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“If a man gives his neighbor money or articles[a] for safekeeping[b] and it is stolen from the man’s house, if the thief is caught,[c] he must repay double.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:7 tn The word usually means “vessels” but can have the sense of household goods and articles. It could be anything from jewels and ornaments to weapons or pottery.
  2. Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “to keep.” Here “safekeeping,” that is, to keep something secure on behalf of a third party, is intended.
  3. Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “found.”

“If anyone gives a neighbor silver or goods for safekeeping(A) and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double.(B)

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“If a man (A)delivers to his neighbor money or articles to keep, and it is stolen out of the man’s house, (B)if the thief is found, he shall pay double.

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