Deuteronomy 22:2

And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:2

BSB
If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him.
AKJV
And if your brother be not near to you, or if you know him not, then you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall be with you until your brother seek after it, and you shall restore it to him again.
CPDV
But if your brother is not near, or you do not know him, you shall lead them to your house, and they shall be with you until your brother seeks them and receives them.
ERV
And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it home to thine house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.
NHEB
If your brother isn't near to you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall be with you until your brother seek after it, and you shall restore it to him.
SMT
And if thy brother is not near to thee and thou knew him not, and thou receivedst it in the midst of thy house, and it was with thee till thy brother sought it and thou gavest it back to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 22:2

AndifthybrotherH251Noun MasculinebenotnighH7138AdjectiveuntotheeorifthouknowH3045VerbhimnotthenthoushaltbringH622VerbituntoH8432Noun MasculinethineownhouseH1004Noun MasculineanditshallbewiththeeuntilthybrotherH251Noun MasculineseekH1875VerbafteritandthoushaltrestoreittohimagainH7725Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:2

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Overview of Deuteronomy 22:2
Summary
Keep found property until owner claims
Place
House
Event
Holding lost property
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law