Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
If the thief be found
Let him pay double
Bible References
If the thief be found
Proverbs 6:30 People don’t despise the thief if he steals
to satisfy himself when he is hungry.
to satisfy himself when he is hungry.
Jeremiah 2:26 Like the shame of a thief when he is caught,
so the house of Israel has been put to shame.
They, their kings, their officials,
their priests, and their prophets
so the house of Israel has been put to shame.
They, their kings, their officials,
their priests, and their prophets
John 12:6
He didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the money-bag and would steal part of what was put in it.
1 Corinthians 6:10
no thieves, greedy people, drunkards, verbally abusive people, or swindlers will inherit God’s kingdom.
Let him pay double
Exodus 22:4
If what was stolen—whether ox, donkey, or sheep—is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double.