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"If a man causes a field or vineyard to be eaten, and lets his animal loose, and it grazes in another man`s field, he shall make restitution from the best of his own field, and from the best of his own vineyard.
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The Principle of Generous Restitution
Commentators explain that the law required more than just equal replacement. By demanding restitution from "the best" of the offender's field, God established a principle of generous restoration. This not only fully compensated the victim but also served as a strong deterrent, teaching people to be more careful with their property and its potential to harm others.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall put in his beast, and shall feed - Rather, he shall let his beast go loose, and it shall feed.
19th Century
Anglican
If a man shall cause a field ... to be eaten. — Following theft, trespass is discussed as another injury to property. Onl…
16th Century
Protestant
If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten. This kind of fraud is justly ranked among thefts; namely, if any man has put in his …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If a man causes a field or vineyard to be eaten Which is not his own, by putting cattle into it to feed upon it, as …
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 …
