CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Exodus 22:12 But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/exodus/22-12.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/2/02_Exo_22_12.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Exodus 22:12 - Property Laws" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/exodus/22-12.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/exodus/22-12.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/exodus/">Exodus</a> > <a href="/exodus/22.htm">Chapter 22</a> > Verse 12</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad12.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/exodus/22-11.htm" title="Exodus 22:11">◄</a> Exodus 22:12 <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm" title="Exodus 22:13">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/exodus/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But if the animal was stolen from the neighbor, restitution must be made to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if the animal was indeed stolen, the guilty person must pay compensation to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if, in fact, it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if it is actually stolen from him [when in his care], he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if, in fact, the animal was stolen from his custody, he must make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if, in fact, the animal was stolen from his custody, he must make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if the animal was stolen while in your care, you must replace it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But if the animal was stolen from the neighbor, he must make up for the owner's loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but if the animal was stolen, the man must repay the owner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if it was actually stolen from him, the neighbor is to make restitution to its owner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if it was stolen from him, he will pay its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if it shall be stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But if it is stolen from him, the one who stole shall make restitution to its owner. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but if it is certainly stolen from him, he repays to its owner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but if it is certainly stolen from him, he doth repay to its owner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if stealing, it shall be stolen from him, he shall recompense to his lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if it were taken away by stealth, he shall make the loss good to the owner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if it will have been taken away by theft, he shall repay the damages to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But if the guardian has actually stolen from it, then he must make restitution to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But if it was stolen, restitution shall be made to its owner.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if it will be certainly stolen from him, he will restore to its owner.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if it be stolen from him, he shall make compensation to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/22-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=5579" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/22.htm">Property Laws</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>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. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/1589.htm" title="1589: gā·nōḇ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To steal. A primitive root; to thieve; by implication, to deceive.">the animal was actually</a> <a href="/hebrew/1589.htm" title="1589: yig·gā·nêḇ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To steal. A primitive root; to thieve; by implication, to deceive.">stolen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im·mōw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">from the neighbor,</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.">he must make restitution</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: liḇ·‘ā·lāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">to the owner.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>If the animal was torn to pieces, he shall bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the torn carcass.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-1.htm">Leviticus 6:1-5</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, / “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Deuteronomy 22:1-3</a></span><br />If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother. / If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him. / And you shall do the same for his donkey, his cloak, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Genesis 31:39</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">1 Samuel 25:21</a></span><br />Now David had just said, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-8.htm">Ezekiel 34:8</a></span><br />‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because My flock lacks a shepherd and has become prey and food for every wild beast, and because My shepherds did not search for My flock but fed themselves instead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-12.htm">Amos 3:12</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a></span><br />But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Matthew 18:12-14</a></span><br />What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-13</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a></span><br />Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11-12</a></span><br />Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a></span><br />O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm">2 Timothy 1:14</a></span><br />Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner thereof.</p><p class="hdg">stolen from him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Exodus 22:7</a></b></br> If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Genesis 31:39</a></b></br> That which was torn <i>of beasts</i> I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, <i>whether</i> stolen by day, or stolen by night.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/22-4.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/exodus/22-10.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/21-34.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/exodus/22-3.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Restitution</a> <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Stolen</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Thief</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/15-24.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Restitution</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Stolen</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Thief</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Of Theft</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-5.htm">Of damage</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Of trespasses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Of borrowing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Of fornication</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-18.htm">Of witchcraft</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-19.htm">Of bestiality</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-20.htm">Of idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Of strangers, widows, and fatherless</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-25.htm">Of usury</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Of pledges</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Of reverence to magistrates</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Of the first fruits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/22-31.htm">Of torn flesh</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor</b><br>This phrase addresses the situation where an animal entrusted to a neighbor for safekeeping is stolen. The context is the Mosaic Law, which provided detailed instructions for various civil and moral issues among the Israelites. The law emphasizes personal responsibility and integrity in community relationships. The cultural context of ancient Israel was agrarian, and livestock was a significant part of personal wealth and livelihood. The law sought to maintain trust and fairness in these transactions. The principle of restitution reflects God's justice and care for the property rights of individuals.<p><b>he must make restitution to the owner</b><br>Restitution is a key theme in biblical law, reflecting God's justice and the importance of making amends for wrongs. In this case, the person responsible for the animal must compensate the owner, highlighting the value of accountability. This principle is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in <a href="/leviticus/6.htm">Leviticus 6:1-5</a> and <a href="/numbers/5-5.htm">Numbers 5:5-7</a>, where restitution is required for various offenses. The concept of restitution also points to the broader biblical theme of reconciliation and restoration, which is ultimately fulfilled in the work of Jesus Christ, who makes restitution for humanity's sins through His sacrificial death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor</a></b><br>In the context of ancient Israel, a neighbor refers to a fellow member of the community or someone living in close proximity. The relationship between neighbors was governed by laws that emphasized fairness and responsibility.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/owner.htm">Owner</a></b><br>The person who originally possessed the animal. The owner is entitled to restitution if their property is stolen while under the care of another.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/animal.htm">Animal</a></b><br>Represents property or possessions in this context. The animal is a valuable asset, and its loss would have significant economic implications for the owner.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/restitution.htm">Restitution</a></b><br>The act of compensating for loss or damage. In this verse, it is a legal requirement to restore what was lost or stolen, reflecting the justice system in ancient Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/stolen.htm">Stolen</a></b><br>The unlawful taking of property. This event triggers the need for restitution and highlights the importance of trust and responsibility in community relationships.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_responsibility.htm">The Importance of Responsibility</a></b><br>This verse underscores the responsibility we have when entrusted with others' possessions. We must act with integrity and care, recognizing the trust placed in us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restitution_as_a_form_of_justice.htm">Restitution as a Form of Justice</a></b><br>Restitution is not merely a legal obligation but a moral one. It reflects God's justice and the need to make things right when wrongs have been committed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_trust_and_accountability.htm">Community Trust and Accountability</a></b><br>The laws in Exodus foster a sense of community trust and accountability. As believers, we are called to uphold these values in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>When we fail in our responsibilities, genuine repentance involves taking steps to restore what was lost or damaged. This principle is vital in our spiritual and relational lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>By adhering to principles of restitution and responsibility, we reflect God's character of justice, fairness, and love in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_blood_of_christ_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the Blood of Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_jesus's_death_needed_for_sins.htm">Why was Jesus's death necessary for our sins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_re-baptism.htm">What are the laws in the Covenant Code?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">If it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution.</span>--<span class= "bld">It </span>seems to have been considered that theft could have been prevented by proper care, but that hurts from wild beasts or accidents were not preventible.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If it be stolen</span>. - If, however, the case was not an ambiguous one, but certainly known to he one of theft, restitution had to be made, since it was supposed that with proper care the theft might have been prevented. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/22-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the animal] was actually</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּנֹ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(gā·nōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1589.htm">Strong's 1589: </a> </span><span class="str2">To thieve, to deceive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stolen</span><br /><span class="heb">יִגָּנֵ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(yig·gā·nêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1589.htm">Strong's 1589: </a> </span><span class="str2">To thieve, to deceive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from [the neighbor],</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעִמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must make restitution</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׁלֵּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šal·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the owner.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְעָלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> </span><span class="str2">A master, a husband, owner</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/22-12.htm">Exodus 22:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/22-12.htm">OT Law: Exodus 22:12 But if it is stolen from him (Exo. Ex) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/exodus/22-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Exodus 22:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Exodus 22:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/exodus/22-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Exodus 22:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Exodus 22:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>