What does Exodus 22:8 mean?
ESV: If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor’s property.
NIV: But if the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges, and they must determine whether the owner of the house has laid hands on the other person's property.
NASB: If the thief is not caught, then the owner of the house shall appear before the judges, to determine whether he laid his hands on his neighbor’s property.
CSB: If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor's property.
NLT: But if the thief is not caught, the neighbor must appear before God, who will determine if he stole the property.
KJV: 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.
NKJV: If the thief is not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges to see whether he has put his hand into his neighbor’s goods.
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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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