What does Exodus 22:4 mean?
ESV: If the stolen beast is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.
NIV: If the stolen animal is found alive in their possession--whether ox or donkey or sheep--they must pay back double.
NASB: If what he stole is actually found alive in his possession, whether an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.
CSB: If what was stolen--whether ox, donkey, or sheep--is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double.
NLT: If someone steals an ox or a donkey or a sheep and it is found in the thief’s possession, then the thief must pay double the value of the stolen animal.
KJV: If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
NKJV: If the theft is certainly found alive in his hand, whether it is an ox or donkey or sheep, he shall restore double.
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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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