In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, 'This is mine,' both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor. Cross References Exodus 22:8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor's property. Exodus 22:10 If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, Exodus 22:28 You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. Deuteronomy 25:1 If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned. Treasury of Scripture 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 challenges to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double to his neighbor. for all manner of trespass Numbers 5:6,7 1 Kings 8:31 Matthew 6:14,15 the cause of both parties Exodus 18:21,22 Exodus 23:6-8 Deuteronomy 16:18,19 Pay double unto his Exodus 22:4,7 |
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