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Good News Translation
Exodus 22:8
But if the thief is not found, the one who was keeping the valuables is to be brought to the place of worship and there he must take an oath that he has not stolen the other one's property.
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Hebrew Names Version
If the thief isn't found, then the master of the house shall come near to God, to find out if he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief isn't found, then the master of the house shall come near to God, to find out if he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
King James Version
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 neighbour's goods.
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 neighbour's goods.
Lexham English Bible
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house will be brought to the sanctuary to learn whether or not he reached out his hand to his neighbor's possession.
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house will be brought to the sanctuary to learn whether or not he reached out his hand to his neighbor's possession.
New Century Version
But if the thief is never found, the owner of the house must make a promise before God that he has not stolen his neighbor's things.
But if the thief is never found, the owner of the house must make a promise before God that he has not stolen his neighbor's things.
New English Translation
If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house will be brought before the judges to see whether he has laid his hand on his neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house will be brought before the judges to see whether he has laid his hand on his neighbor's goods.
Amplified Bible
"If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall appear before the judges [who act in God's name], to determine whether or not he had stolen his neighbor's goods.
"If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall appear before the judges [who act in God's name], to determine whether or not he had stolen his neighbor's goods.
New American Standard Bible
"If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges, to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
"If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges, to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
Geneva Bible (1587)
If the thiefe be not founde, then the master of the house shalbe brought vnto the Iudges to sweare, whether he hath put his hande vnto his neighbours good, or no.
If the thiefe be not founde, then the master of the house shalbe brought vnto the Iudges to sweare, whether he hath put his hande vnto his neighbours good, or no.
Legacy Standard Bible
If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
Contemporary English Version
But if the thief isn't caught, some judges will decide if you are the guilty one.
But if the thief isn't caught, some judges will decide if you are the guilty one.
Complete Jewish Bible
In every case of dispute over ownership, whether of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, clothing, or any missing property, where one person says, ‘This is mine,' both parties are to come before God; and the one whom God condemns must pay the other one double.
In every case of dispute over ownership, whether of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, clothing, or any missing property, where one person says, ‘This is mine,' both parties are to come before God; and the one whom God condemns must pay the other one double.
Darby Translation
if the thief be not found, the master of the house shall be brought before the judges, [to see] if he has not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
if the thief be not found, the master of the house shall be brought before the judges, [to see] if he has not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
Easy-to-Read Version
If you don't find the thief, then the owner of the house must go before the judges who will decide if that person is guilty.
If you don't find the thief, then the owner of the house must go before the judges who will decide if that person is guilty.
English Standard Version
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor's property.
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor's property.
George Lamsa Translation
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges to see whether he had a hand in the theft of his neighbors goods.
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges to see whether he had a hand in the theft of his neighbors goods.
Christian Standard Bible®
If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor’s property.
If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor’s property.
Literal Translation
If the thief is not found, the master of the house shall be brought to God, to see whether or not he put out his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not found, the master of the house shall be brought to God, to see whether or not he put out his hand to his neighbor's goods.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But yf the thefe be not founde, then shal the good man of the house be brought before the Goddes (and shal sweare) that he hath not put his hande vnto his neghbours good.
But yf the thefe be not founde, then shal the good man of the house be brought before the Goddes (and shal sweare) that he hath not put his hande vnto his neghbours good.
American Standard Version
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbor's goods.
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbor's goods.
Bible in Basic English
If they do not get the thief, let the master of the house come before the judges and take an oath that he has not put his hand on his neighbour's goods.
If they do not get the thief, let the master of the house come before the judges and take an oath that he has not put his hand on his neighbour's goods.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And if the theefe be not founde, then the good man of ye house shalbe brought vnto the Iudges, that it may be knowen whether he haue put his hande vnto his neyghbours good.
And if the theefe be not founde, then the good man of ye house shalbe brought vnto the Iudges, that it may be knowen whether he haue put his hande vnto his neyghbours good.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For every matter of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, whereof one saith: 'This is it,' the cause of both parties shall come before God; he whom God shall condemn shall pay double unto his neighbour.
For every matter of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, whereof one saith: 'This is it,' the cause of both parties shall come before God; he whom God shall condemn shall pay double unto his neighbour.
King James Version (1611)
If the thiefe be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought vnto the Iudges, to see whether he haue put his hande vnto his neighbours goods.
If the thiefe be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought vnto the Iudges, to see whether he haue put his hande vnto his neighbours goods.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But if the thief be not found, the master of the house shall come forward before God, and shall swear that surely he has not wrought wickedly in regard of any part of his neighbour’s deposit,
But if the thief be not found, the master of the house shall come forward before God, and shall swear that surely he has not wrought wickedly in regard of any part of his neighbour’s deposit,
English Revised Version
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
Berean Standard Bible
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
If the theef is hid, the lord of the hows schal be brouyt to goddis, `that is, iugis, and he schal swere, that he helde not forth the hond in to `the thing of his neiybore,
If the theef is hid, the lord of the hows schal be brouyt to goddis, `that is, iugis, and he schal swere, that he helde not forth the hond in to `the thing of his neiybore,
Young's Literal Translation
`If the thief is not found, then the master of the house hath been brought near unto God, whether he hath not put forth his hand against the work of his neighbour;
`If the thief is not found, then the master of the house hath been brought near unto God, whether he hath not put forth his hand against the work of his neighbour;
Update Bible Version
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall come near to the gods, [to see] whether he has not put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall come near to the gods, [to see] whether he has not put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
Webster's Bible Translation
If the thief shall not be found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges, [to see] whether he hath put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief shall not be found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges, [to see] whether he hath put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
World English Bible
If the thief isn't found, then the master of the house shall come near to God, to find out if he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief isn't found, then the master of the house shall come near to God, to find out if he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
New King James Version
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges to see whether he has put his hand into his neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges to see whether he has put his hand into his neighbor's goods.
New Living Translation
But if the thief is not caught, the neighbor must appear before God, who will determine if he stole the property.
But if the thief is not caught, the neighbor must appear before God, who will determine if he stole the property.
New Life Bible
If the robber is not caught, then the owner of the house will be brought to the judges. They will see if he stole what belongs to his neighbor.
If the robber is not caught, then the owner of the house will be brought to the judges. They will see if he stole what belongs to his neighbor.
New Revised Standard
If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall be brought before God, to determine whether or not the owner had laid hands on the neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall be brought before God, to determine whether or not the owner had laid hands on the neighbor's goods.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
if the thief be found, he shall give in restitution double, if the thief be not found, then shall the owner of the house be brought near unto God to swear that he hath not laid his hand on the property of his neighbour.
if the thief be found, he shall give in restitution double, if the thief be not found, then shall the owner of the house be brought near unto God to swear that he hath not laid his hand on the property of his neighbour.
Douay-Rheims Bible
If the thief be not known, the master of the house shall be brought to the gods, and shall swear that he did not lay his hand upon his neighbour’s goods,
If the thief be not known, the master of the house shall be brought to the gods, and shall swear that he did not lay his hand upon his neighbour’s goods,
Revised Standard Version
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God, to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God, to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges, to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
"If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges, to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor's property.
Contextual Overview
7 "If anyone agrees to keep someone else's money or other valuables for him and they are stolen from his house, the thief, if found, shall repay double. 8 But if the thief is not found, the one who was keeping the valuables is to be brought to the place of worship and there he must take an oath that he has not stolen the other one's property. 9 "In every case of a dispute about property, whether it involves cattle, donkeys, sheep, clothing, or any other lost object, the two people claiming the property shall be taken to the place of worship. The one whom God declares to be guilty shall pay double to the other one. 10 "If anyone agrees to keep someone else's donkey, cow, sheep, or other animal for him, and the animal dies or is injured or is carried off in a raid, and if there was no witness, 11 the man must go to the place of worship and take an oath that he has not stolen the other man's animal. If the animal was not stolen, the owner shall accept the loss, and the other man need not repay him; 12 but if the animal was stolen, the man must repay the owner. 13 If it was killed by wild animals, the man is to bring the remains as evidence; he need not pay for what has been killed by wild animals. 14 "If anyone borrows an animal from someone else and it is injured or dies when its owner is not present, he must pay for it. 15 But if that happens when the owner is present, he need not repay. If it is a rented animal, the loss is covered by the rental price.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the judges: Exodus 22:28, *marg. Exodus 21:6, Deuteronomy 16:18, Deuteronomy 19:17, Deuteronomy 19:18, 1 Chronicles 23:4, Psalms 82:1
Reciprocal: Exodus 22:11 - that he hath not 1 Kings 8:31 - an oath be laid upon him
Cross-References
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too hard for the Lord ? As I said, nine months from now I will return, and Sarah will have a son."
Is anything too hard for the Lord ? As I said, nine months from now I will return, and Sarah will have a son."
Genesis 22:19
Abraham went back to his servants, and they went together to Beersheba, where Abraham settled.
Abraham went back to his servants, and they went together to Beersheba, where Abraham settled.
Genesis 22:20
Some time later Abraham learned that Milcah had borne eight children to his brother Nahor:
Some time later Abraham learned that Milcah had borne eight children to his brother Nahor:
2 Chronicles 25:9
Amaziah asked the prophet, "But what about all that silver I have already paid for them?" The prophet replied, "The Lord can give you back more than that!"
Amaziah asked the prophet, "But what about all that silver I have already paid for them?" The prophet replied, "The Lord can give you back more than that!"
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked straight at them and answered, "This is impossible for human beings, but for God everything is possible."
Jesus looked straight at them and answered, "This is impossible for human beings, but for God everything is possible."
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:36
when he saw Jesus walking by. "There is the Lamb of God!" he said.
when he saw Jesus walking by. "There is the Lamb of God!" he said.
Revelation 5:6
Then I saw a Lamb standing in the center of the throne, surrounded by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb appeared to have been killed. It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that have been sent through the whole earth.
Then I saw a Lamb standing in the center of the throne, surrounded by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb appeared to have been killed. It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that have been sent through the whole earth.
Revelation 5:12
and sang in a loud voice: "The Lamb who was killed is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and strength, honor, glory, and praise!"
and sang in a loud voice: "The Lamb who was killed is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and strength, honor, glory, and praise!"
Revelation 7:14
"I don't know, sir. You do," I answered. He said to me, "These are the people who have come safely through the terrible persecution. They have washed their robes and made them white with the blood of the Lamb.
"I don't know, sir. You do," I answered. He said to me, "These are the people who have come safely through the terrible persecution. They have washed their robes and made them white with the blood of the Lamb.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
If the thief be not found,.... And so no account can be given of the goods deposited, what is become of them, and it becomes a doubtful case whether they have been stolen or embezzled, and there is suspicion of the latter:
then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges: here called Elohim, gods, because they were God's vicegerents, and represented him, and acted under his power and authority; and who at this present were Moses, and those that judged the people under him, and afterwards the seventy elders, and all such who in succeeding times were judges in Israel, and bore the office of civil magistrates; before these the master of the house, or the person who had any goods committed to his care, and they were lost, was to be brought and put to his oath, and upon it examined, in order to find out what was become of the goods committed to him: to see whether he has put his hand to his neighbour's goods: took them to himself, made use of them, or disposed of them to his own advantage, and which was no other than a kind of theft.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
It would appear that if the master of the house would clear himself of imputation, the loss of the pledged article fell upon its owner.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 22:8. Unto the judges — Exodus 21:6; Exodus 21:6.
