Exodus
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 22:4
“If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.”
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 22:4 Context
1If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. 3If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. 5If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man's field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution. 6If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution. 7If 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.
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Other Translations
If the theft be certainely found in his hand aliue, whether it bee oxe or asse, or sheepe, he shall restore double.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"If what he stole is actually found alive in his possession, whether an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If he still has what he had taken, whatever it is, ox or ass or sheep, he is to give twice its value.
- Basic English Bible
If the stolen thing be actually found alive in his hand, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall restore double.
- Darby Bible
If the theft shall be certainly found in his hand alive, whether an ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
- Webster's Bible
If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- World English Bible
if the theft is certainly found in his hand alive, whether ox, or ass, or sheep -- double he repayeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(22:3) If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"If what he stole is actually found alive in his possession, whether an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If he still has what he had taken, whatever it is, ox or ass or sheep, he is to give twice its value.
- Basic English Bible
If the stolen thing be actually found alive in his hand, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall restore double.
- Darby Bible
If the theft shall be certainly found in his hand alive, whether an ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
- Webster's Bible
If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- World English Bible
if the theft is certainly found in his hand alive, whether ox, or ass, or sheep -- double he repayeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(22:3) If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Exodus 22:4
22:4 In his hand alive - Not killed, nor sold, as #Ex 22:1|, so that the owner recover it with less charge and trouble.