Bible Commentary

If it be torn in pieces, [then] let him bring it [for] witness, [and] he shall not make good that which was torn. 13. If the animal be torn by wild beasts, the man entrusted with it has only to produce its torn flesh as evidence of the fact, and he need make no compensation. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:13”

And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof. 12. If, however, the animal be stolen, this might have been guarded against by greater care, and compensation must be made. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges From him, Heb. from with him, which is an emphatical expression, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:12”

[Then] shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbor’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept [thereof], and he shall not make [it] good. 11. the oath of Yahweh ] 2Sa 21:7, 1Ki 2:43. The person is whom the animal had been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:11”

If a man deliver unto his neighbor an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing [it]: 10. be hurt ] lit. be broken, i.e. be maimed or wounded: so v. 14, Eze 34:4; Eze 34:16, Zec 11:16, Lev … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:10”

For all manner of trespass, [whether it be] for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, [or] for any manner of lost thing, which [another] challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; [and] whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbor. 9. Extension of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:9”

If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, [to see] whether he have put his hand unto his neighbor’s goods. 8. unto God ] i.e. to the local sanctuary. On the term ‘God,’ here and v. 9, and the paraphrase ‘the judges’ (marg.), see on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:8”

If a man shall deliver unto his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man’s house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. 7. stuff ] Heb. klim, plur. of k e li, a very general term, including both household articles (Gen 45:20; Jos 7:11 ‘stuff,’ as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:7”

If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed [therewith]; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution. 6. Damage done by fire spreading accidentally to another man’s field. In this case compensation according to the damage done in sufficient, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:6”

If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man’s field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution. 5. a field ] i.e. a field of his own, from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:5”

If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. 4. If the stolen animal be not killed, or sold ( v. 1), but still alive his possession, he only repays double, i.e. the stolen animal itself, and a second as a fine. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:4”