Exodus 22:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.

For all manner of trespass

Luke 17:3

The cause of both parties

2 Chronicles 19:10

Pay double unto his

Exodus 22:4

General references

Psalm 82:6

Bible References

For all manner of trespass

“Say to the Israelites, ‘When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind [against other people], thus breaking faith with the Lord, and that person is guilty,

“If a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take an oath [of innocence] and he comes to take the oath before Your altar in this house (temple),

For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother.

Pay attention and always be on guard [looking out for one another]! If your brother sins and disregards God’s precepts, solemnly warn him; and if he repents and changes, forgive him.

The cause of both parties

Furthermore, you shall select from all the people competent men who [reverently] fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; you shall place these over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.

“You shall not pervert (bend) the justice due to your poor in his dispute.

“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your cities (gates) which the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.

“If there is a controversy between men, and they go to court, and the judges decide [the issue] between them, and they judge in favor of the innocent and condemn the guilty,

Whenever any dispute comes to you from your brothers (relatives) who live in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, or between statutes and judgments, you are to warn [and instruct] them so that they may not be guilty before the Lord; otherwise [God’s] wrath will come on you and your brothers. Do this and you will not be guilty.

Pay double unto his

If the animal that he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is ox or donkey or sheep, he shall pay double [for it].

General references

I said, “You are gods;
Indeed, all of you are sons of the Most High.