Exodus 22:15

But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:15

BSB

If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.

AKJV

But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.

CPDV

But if the owner was present, he shall not make restitution, especially if it had been brought for hired work.

ERV

If the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for its hire.

NHEB

If its owner is with it, he shall not make it good. If it is a leased thing, it came for its lease.

SMT

If its lord be with it, he shall not recompense: if hired, it came for its hire.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:15

ButiftheownerH1167Noun MasculinethereofbewithitheshallnotmakeitgoodH7999VerbifitbeanhiredH7916AdjectivethingitcameH935VerbforhishireH7939Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 22:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 22:15

Summary

Borrowed item protected if owner present

Event

Borrowed item damaged with owner present

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC