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"If a man delivers to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it is stolen out of the man`s house; if the thief is found, he shall pay double.
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The Sacredness of a Trust
Commentators explain that depositing valuables with a neighbor was a common and serious practice in a world without banks. This law establishes a high standard of integrity for such trusts. John Calvin notes that the trustee's duty is to care for the item as diligently as their own property, reflecting a principle of faithful stewardship that is foundational to godly living.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
Property deposited with another person for safekeeping might be so easily embezzled by the trustee, or lost through his negligence, that special la…
16th Century
Protestant
If a man shall deliver to his neighbor money. This passage determines under what circumstances a charge of theft would apply in the case o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If a man shall deliver to his neighbour money or stock to keep Without any reward for…
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Presbyterian
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 …
