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Exodus 22:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Exodus 22:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 22 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Exodus 22:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 22:8
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.Theft laws emphasize restitution over retribution—restoring victims exceeds merely punishing thieves. The graduated penalties (200-500% depending on circumstances) deter theft while providing for victim's losses. This restorative justice model contrasts with purely punitive systems. The principle: sin has consequences requiring repayment. Gospel application: Christ paid infinitely more than our debt, providing ultimate restitution for sin's th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 22:8
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“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“and shall bring him to the door or to the doorpost”
“between whom the controversy is”
“between blood and blood”
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”
“twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of Yahweh; and six thousand were officers and judges;”
“whether it be for ox”