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.

Let him pay double

Bible References

If the thief be found

Proverbs 6:30
People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his appetite when he is hungry,
Jeremiah 2:26
"As a thief is shamed when caught, so the house of Israel shall be shamed: they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets,
John 12:6
He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.
1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Let him pay double

Exodus 22:4
If the stolen beast is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.

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