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The owner is to accept this, and no restitution is required. <a href="/nlt/exodus/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> The neighbor must then take an oath in the presence of the LORD. If the LORD confirms that the neighbor did not steal the property, the owner must accept the verdict, and no payment will be required. <a href="/esv/exodus/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> an oath by the LORD shall be between them both to see whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor’s property. The owner shall accept the oath, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/bsb/exodus/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. <a href="/kjv/exodus/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/22.htm">New King James Version</a> then an oath of the LORD shall be between them both, that he has not put his hand into his neighbor’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept that, and he shall not make it good. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> an oath before the LORD shall be taken by the two of them that he has not laid a hand on his neighbor’s property; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not be compelled to make restitution. <a href="/nasb/exodus/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> an oath before the LORD shall be made by the two of them that he has not laid hands on his neighbor&#8217s property; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> an oath before the LORD shall be made by the two of them, that he has not laid hands on his neighbor’s property; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/lsb/exodus/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> then an oath before Yahweh shall be made by the two of them that he has not laid hands on his neighbor’s property; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/amp/exodus/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> then an oath before the LORD shall be made by the two of them that he has not taken his neighbor’s property; and the owner of it shall accept his word and not require him to make restitution. <a href="/csb/exodus/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> there must be an oath before the LORD between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> there must be an oath before the LORD between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor&#8217s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution. <a href="/asv/exodus/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> the oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbor's goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/cev/exodus/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you swear with me as your witness that you did not harm the animal, you do not have to replace it. Your word is enough. <a href="/erv/exodus/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> the oath of the LORD shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/gwt/exodus/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The case between them must be settled by swearing an oath to the LORD that the neighbor did not take the other person's animal. The owner must accept the oath. The neighbor doesn't have to make up for the loss. <a href="/gnt/exodus/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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; <a href="/isv/exodus/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> the two of them are to take an oath in the LORD's presence that the accused has not taken his neighbor's property. Its owner is to accept this, and the neighbor is not to make restitution. <a href="/msb/exodus/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor?s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. <a href="/net/exodus/22.htm">NET Bible</a> then there will be an oath to the LORD between the two of them, that he has not laid his hand on his neighbor's goods, and its owner will accept this, and he will not have to pay. <a href="/nheb/exodus/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> the oath of God shall be between them both, whether he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/wbt/exodus/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand to his neighbor's goods; and the owner of it shall accept of it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/web/exodus/22.htm">World English Bible</a> the oath of Yahweh shall be between them both, he has not put his hand on his neighbor’s goods; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> an oath of YHWH is between them both, that he has not put forth his hand against the work of his neighbor, and its owner has accepted, and he does not repay; <a href="/ylt/exodus/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> an oath of Jehovah is between them both, that he hath not put forth his hand against the work of his neighbour, and its owner hath accepted, and he doth not repay; <a href="/slt/exodus/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> An oath of Jehovah shall be between them both if he put not forth his hand to his friend's goods; and its lord shall take and he shall not recompense.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> There shall be an oath between them, that he did not put forth his hand to his neighbour's goods: and the owner shall accept of the oath; and he shall not be compelled to make restitution. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> then there shall be an oath between them, that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his neighbor. And the owner shall accept the oath, and he will not be compelled to make restitution. <a href="/nabre/exodus/22.htm">New American Bible</a> there shall be an oath before the LORD between the two of them that the guardian did not lay hands on his neighbor’s property; the owner must accept the oath, and no restitution is to be made. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> an oath before the LORD shall decide between the two of them that the one has not laid hands on the property of the other; the owner shall accept the oath, and no restitution shall be made.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then there shall be an oath of the LORD between them both, that he had no hand in the theft of his neighbor's property; and the owner of it shall accept the oaths and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> An oath of LORD JEHOVAH will be between both: “Surely he did not stretch his hand into the property of his neighbor” and their owner would take the oaths and will not restore<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> the oath of the LORD shall be between them both, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution. <a href="/sep/exodus/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> an oath of God shall be between both, each swearing that he has surely not at all been guilty in the matter of his neighbour's deposit; and so his master shall hold him guiltless, and he shall not make compensation. <a href="/parallel/exodus/22-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=5567" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/22.htm">Property Laws</a> …10If 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, 11<a href="/hebrew/7621.htm" title="7621: šə·ḇu·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- An oath, curse. Feminine passive participle of shaba'; properly, something sworn, i.e. An oath.">an oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">before the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall be made</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·hem (Number-mdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the parties</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">to determine whether</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">the man has taken</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">his neighbor’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: bim·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">property.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: bə·‘ā·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">The owner</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">must accept the oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and require no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yə·šal·lêm (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">restitution.</a> 12But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/5-19.htm">Numbers 5:19-22</a> And he is to put the woman under oath and say to her, ‘If no other man has slept with you and you have not gone astray and become defiled while under your husband’s authority, may you be immune to this bitter water that brings a curse. / But if you have gone astray while under your husband’s authority and have defiled yourself and lain carnally with a man other than your husband’— / and the priest shall have the woman swear under the oath of the curse—‘then may the LORD make you an attested curse among your people by making your thigh shrivel and your belly swell. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a> A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Leviticus 6:3-5</a> or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, / or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt. <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Hebrews 6:16</a> Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a> Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">1 Kings 8:31-32</a> When a man sins against his neighbor and is required to take an oath, and he comes to take an oath before Your altar in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a> I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Genesis 31:39</a> I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night. <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a> The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying. <a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">Galatians 1:20</a> I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie. <a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19</a> Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Acts 5:3-4</a> Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? / Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!” <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a> My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. <a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a> Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he has not put his hand to his neighbor's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.an oath of the Lord<a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm">Leviticus 5:1</a> And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.<a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Leviticus 6:3</a> Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:<a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">1 Kings 2:42,43</a> And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good… that he hath not<a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Exodus 22:8</a> 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.<a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a> Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/genesis/19-21.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/genesis/48-6.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/exodus/22-10.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/exodus/22-10.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Neighbour's</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Person's</a> <a href="/exodus/12-36.htm">Required</a> <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Restitution</a> <a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/exodus/21-35.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/22-9.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Word</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/exodus/24-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-4.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-4.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-7.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/exodus/40-18.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Neighbour's</a> <a href="/exodus/33-1.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Person's</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Required</a> <a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">Restitution</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/34-19.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Word</a> <a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 22</div>1. <a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Of Theft</a> 5. <a href="/exodus/22-5.htm">Of damage</a> 7. <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Of trespasses</a> 14. <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Of borrowing</a> 16. <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Of fornication</a> 18. <a href="/exodus/22-18.htm">Of witchcraft</a> 19. <a href="/exodus/22-19.htm">Of bestiality</a> 20. <a href="/exodus/22-20.htm">Of idolatry</a> 21. <a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Of strangers, widows, and fatherless</a> 25. <a href="/exodus/22-25.htm">Of usury</a> 26. <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Of pledges</a> 28. <a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Of reverence to magistrates</a> 29. <a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Of the first fruits</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/22-31.htm">Of torn flesh</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties In ancient Israel, oaths were solemn promises made in the presence of God, invoking His name as a witness to the truth of the statement. This reflects the seriousness with which truth and honesty were regarded in the community. The use of oaths is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23-24</a>, where Abraham and Abimelech make a covenant. The invocation of the LORD's name underscores the belief that God is the ultimate judge and witness to human actions, emphasizing the sacredness of truth-telling.to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property This phrase addresses the issue of trust and integrity within the community. Property rights were significant in ancient Israel, and disputes over ownership could disrupt social harmony. The process of determining guilt or innocence through an oath suggests a reliance on divine justice when human evidence is insufficient. This reflects the broader biblical principle that God is concerned with justice and fairness, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/16-20.htm">Deuteronomy 16:20</a>, which commands the pursuit of justice.The owner must accept the oath The requirement for the owner to accept the oath indicates a trust in the judicial process established by God. It implies that once an oath is made, it is binding and should be respected, reflecting the community's reliance on divine oversight. This acceptance also prevents ongoing disputes and promotes reconciliation, aligning with the biblical theme of peace and unity among God's people, as encouraged in <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>.and require no restitution The absence of restitution in this case suggests that the oath itself is sufficient to resolve the matter. This highlights the importance of faith in God's justice and the community's commitment to uphold His laws. It also points to the principle of forgiveness and moving forward without harboring resentment, which is echoed in the New Testament teachings of Jesus, such as in <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a>, where reconciliation is prioritized over offerings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is the ultimate judge and witness in disputes. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_two_parties.htm">The Two Parties</a> The person accused of taking property and the owner of the property. This reflects a legal dispute between neighbors. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_oath.htm">The Oath</a> A solemn declaration made before God, invoking His name as a witness to the truth of the statement. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_owner.htm">The Owner</a> The person who claims to have lost property and must accept the oath if no evidence of theft is found. 5. <a href="/topical/r/restitution.htm">Restitution</a> The act of making amends or compensation for loss or injury, which is not required if the oath is accepted.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god_as_judge.htm">The Role of God as Judge</a> God is the ultimate authority and witness in all matters of truth and justice. This passage underscores the importance of recognizing His role in our disputes and decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a> The requirement of an oath highlights the value placed on honesty and integrity. As believers, we are called to be truthful in all our dealings. <a href="/topical/c/community_trust_and_responsibility.htm">Community Trust and Responsibility</a> The passage reflects the need for trust and responsibility within a community. Accepting an oath without further evidence shows a reliance on mutual trust and accountability. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_oaths.htm">The Seriousness of Oaths</a> Making an oath before God is a serious matter, reflecting the gravity of invoking His name. This teaches us to be cautious and sincere in our promises and declarations. <a href="/topical/r/resolution_of_disputes.htm">Resolution of Disputes</a> The process outlined provides a framework for resolving disputes peacefully and justly, emphasizing the importance of seeking resolution in a manner that honors God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/exodus/22-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>an oath שְׁבֻעַ֣ת (šə·ḇu·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7621.htm">Strong's 7621: </a> Something sworn, an oath before the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel shall be made תִּהְיֶה֙ (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be between בֵּ֣ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between the parties שְׁנֵיהֶ֔ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) to determine whether אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not or not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no the man has taken שָׁלַ֛ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out his neighbor’s רֵעֵ֑הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> Friend, companion, fellow property. בִּמְלֶ֣אכֶת (bim·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property The owner בְּעָלָ֖יו (bə·‘ā·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> A master, a husband, owner must accept [the oath] וְלָקַ֥ח (wə·lā·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take and require no וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no restitution. יְשַׁלֵּֽם׃ (yə·šal·lêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/22-11.htm">Exodus 22:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">OT Law: Exodus 22:11 The oath of Yahweh shall be between (Exo. 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