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Exodus 22:7
New English Translation
Exodus 22:7
New English Translation
7 “If a man gives his neighbor money or articles[a] for safekeeping[b] and it is stolen from the man’s house, if the thief is caught,[c] he must repay double.
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- Exodus 22:7 tn The word usually means “vessels” but can have the sense of household goods and articles. It could be anything from jewels and ornaments to weapons or pottery.
- Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “to keep.” Here “safekeeping,” that is, to keep something secure on behalf of a third party, is intended.
- Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “found.”
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