Exodus 22:8

If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 22:8

BSB
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor's property.
AKJV
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges, to see whether he have put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
CPDV
If the thief is unknown, the lord of the house will be brought before the heavens to swear that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his neighbor,
ERV
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
NHEB
If the thief isn't found, then the master of the house shall come near to God, to find out if he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods.
SMT
If the thief shall not be found, and the lord of the house being brought to God, if he put not forth his hand upon his friend's goods.

Commentary for Exodus 22:8

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Overview of Exodus 22:8
Summary
Judges determine custody loss responsibility
Event
Judges investigate stolen items
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law