What does Exodus 22:2 mean?
ESV: If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him,
NIV: If a thief is caught breaking in at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;
NASB: If the thief is caught while breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there will be no guilt for bloodshed on his account.
CSB: If a thief is caught in the act of breaking in, and he is beaten to death, no one is guilty of bloodshed.
NLT: If a thief is caught in the act of breaking into a house and is struck and killed in the process, the person who killed the thief is not guilty of murder.
KJV: If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
NKJV: If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed.
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The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.
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