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Exodus 22:4

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If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
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  1. Exodus 22:1Rank 1 from verse 4
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    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.

  2. Exodus 22:7Rank 2 from verse 4
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    7¶ 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.

  3. Exodus 21:16Rank 3 from verse 4
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    16¶ And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

  4. Exodus 22:9Rank 4 from verse 4
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    9For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.

  5. Proverbs 6:31Rank 5 from verse 4
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    31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

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Exodus 22:4

COMBINED MEANING

theft

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1. The act of stealing. 2. That which is stolen.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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alive

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Sense 1: Living; having life; not dead. Sense 2: Continuing or active in life, force, or operation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sheep

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Sense 1: Flock animals kept for wool, food, and sacrifice. Sense 2: Figuratively, people pictured as a flock or as needing a shepherd.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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restore

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Sense 1: To return, give back, or make restitution. Sense 2: To bring back to a former place, condition, health, possession, or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

double

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Sense 1: Twice the amount, number, or measure. Sense 2: Of heart or mind, divided or inconsistent. Sense 3: Folded over or made of two parts or layers. Sense 4: To make twice as much or twofold; to fold or turn over upon itself.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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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.

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5¶ If 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.

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