If a thief, breaking into a dwelling at night, was killed, the person who killed him did not incur bloodguilt; but if the same occurred in daylight…

Theft is addressed here with great brevity, with only three kinds being distinguished:

1. Housebreaking.
2. Stealing without conver…

If a thief be found breaking up. This clause is to be taken separately and is inserted parenthetically. For, after having decreed the puni…

If a thief be found breaking up
A house, in order to steal money, jewels, household goods or breaking through any fe…

The people of God should ever be ready to show mildne and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what we…