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Exodus 22:2

World English Bible

If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him.

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Exodus 22:2 in other translations

If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.

Exodus 22:2 · American Standard Version

Exodus 22:2 in context

  1. 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.
  2. 2If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him.
  3. 3If the sun has risen on him, he is guilty of bloodshed. He shall make restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
  4. 4If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.