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"Before God" Meant Before Judges
When the verse says the master of the house shall "come near unto God," commentators explain this refers to a formal legal proceeding. He would be brought before judges, who were considered God's representatives on earth (sometimes called "Elohim"). There, he would swear an oath to prove he had not stolen or embezzled the missing property.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 22:8
18th Century
Theologian
It appears that if the master of the house cleared himself of blame, the loss of the pledged article fell upon its owner.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 22:8
19th Century
Bishop
To see whether he have put his hand. —Kalisch translates, to swear that he has not put his hand, and so the Septuagint (κ…
John Gill
On Exodus 22:8
17th Century
Pastor
If the thief is not found
And so no account can be given of the goods deposited, what has become of them, and it bec…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 22:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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 …