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Exodus 22:2

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

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Exodus 22:2 in other translations

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

Exodus 22:2 · World English Bible

Exodus 22:2 in context

  1. 1If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.
  2. 2If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.
  3. 3If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be bloodguiltiness for him; he shall make restitution: if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
  4. 4If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.