Exodus 22:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

Bible in Basic English

But if it is taken from him by a thief, he is to make up for the loss of it to its owner.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if it were taken away by stealth, he shall make the loss good to the owner.

Free Bible Version

However, if the animal really was stolen from the neighbor, he must compensate the owner.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if it be stollen from him, he shall make restitution vnto the owner thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.

Translation for Translators

But if the animal was stolen while he was supposed to be taking care of it, the man who promised to take care of it must pay back the owner for the animal.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if it was stolen from him, the other must make restitution to the owner for it.

Noah Webster Bible

And if it shall be stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.

World English Bible

But if it is stolen from him, the one who stole shall make restitution to its owner.

Young's Literal Translation

but if it is certainly stolen from him, he doth repay to its owner;

Context

Property Laws

¹¹an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.¹²But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.

Summary

This verse in the Old Testament law emphasizes the importance of restitution and responsibility in cases where an animal is killed by another animal. It outlines the principle that the owner of the animal responsible for the death must make full restitution to the owner of the animal that was killed. This law promotes accountability and fairness in dealing with property damage caused by one's possessions, reflecting the value of respecting others' property and the consequences of negligence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And if it be stolen from him,.... Or "but if" (x) it was taken away by theft; and that "from with him" (y), as it may be literally rendered, from among his own cattle, and they not taken; and he being present, pretending to have an eye upon them and keep them, but was careless and negligent, at least, if he did not connive at the theft: he shall make restitution to the owner thereof; for in such a case there was ground for suspicion of fraud; however, there was apparent carelessness, and it was but just he should make restitution, since he had hire or wages for keeping it; which is the reason Aben Ezra gives for it, and is suggested by the Targum of Jonathan; which adds to the former clause, by way of explanation,"that which was with him to be kept for a reward.'' (x) "si autem", Drusius. (y) "e cum eo", Montanus.