Add parallel Print Page Options

However, if this happens in broad daylight, then the one who killed him is guilty of bloodshed. For his part, the thief must make good on what he stole. If he has nothing, he must be sold to pay for his theft. If an animal (whether ox, donkey, or sheep) is found alive in the thief’s possession, he must pay back double.

When someone lets an animal loose to eat in another person’s field and causes the field or vineyard to be stripped of its crop, the owner must pay them back with the best from his own field or vineyard.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CEB Common English Bible - eBook
CEB Common English Bible - eBook
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $8.99
Save: $4.00 (31%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Common English Bible with Apocrypha - eBook
CEB Common English Bible with Apocrypha - eBook
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $7.86
Save: $4.13 (34%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible: Celebrate Wonder Edition
Retail: $32.99
Our Price: $23.99
Save: $9.00 (27%)
CEB Gift & Award Burgundy, Imitation Leather
CEB Gift & Award Burgundy, Imitation Leather
Retail: $17.99
Our Price: $13.49
Save: $4.50 (25%)