Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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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Bible References

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Exodus 21:16
"Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his possession, he shall surely be put to death.

He shall restore double

Exodus 22:1
"If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it, or sells it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.
Proverbs 6:31
but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
Isaiah 40:2
"Speak tenderly to Jerusalem; and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins."
Jeremiah 16:18
First I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double, because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things, and have filled my inheritance with their abominations."
Revelation 18:6
Return to her just as she returned, and repay her double as she did, and according to her works. In the cup which she mixed, mix to her double.