But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

All manner of trespass - The one who was accused, and the one who had lost the stolen property, were both to appear before the judges ([Refe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Property deposited with another person for safekeeping might be so easily embezzled by the trustee, or lost through his negligence, that special la…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For all manner of trespass. An action for theft is here permitted, but with a fine attached if anyone should rashly accuse his neighbor; f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For all manner of trespass
With respect to what is committed to a man's trust, and it is lost to the owner of it, th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

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