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Exodus 22:1 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Exodus 22:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 22 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Laws About Restitution
“If 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. or a sheep: or, or a goat”
Exodus 22:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 22:1
If 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.Restitution exceeds theft—'five oxen for an ox' (חֲמִשָּׁה בָקָר, chamishah vaqar) means 500% repayment for oxen, 400% for sheep. Why the difference? Oxen are working animals; stealing one damages victim's livelihood more. The restitution is restorative justice—victim is made whole plus penalty discourages theft. This contrasts with retributive systems (punishment without restitution). Zacchaeus offers fourfold restitution (Luke 19:8), applying this principle. The g...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 22:1
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“Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.”
“because he did this thing”
“he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.”
“and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full”
“the crib is clean”
“saying”