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Exodus 22:7-10

7 “If a man gives his neighbor silver or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if he is caught, must pay back double.

8 But if the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has laid his hands on the other man’s property.

9 In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any other lost property about which somebody says, ‘This is mine,’ both parties are to bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges declare guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

10 “If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep or any other animal to his neighbor for safekeeping and it dies or is injured or is taken away while no one is looking,

Cross References for Exodus 22:7-10

Jeremiah 2:26 - “As a thief is disgraced when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced— they, their ki... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:26 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:26

Genesis 45:20 - Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.’” Click to read the verse Genesis 45:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:20

John 12:6 - He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of th... Click to read the verse John 12:6 Click to read the verse John 12:6

Leviticus 19:11 - “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another. Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:11

1 Corinthians 6:10 - nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:10

Exodus 22:4 - “If the stolen animal is found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pa... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:4

Exodus 22:12 - But if the animal was stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner. Click to read the verse Exodus 22:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:12

Proverbs 6:30-31 - Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving. Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:30-31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:30-31

Leviticus 6:5 - or whatever it was he swore falsely about. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the... Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:5 Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:5