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Justice for Accuser & Accused
Commentators explain this law was designed to be fair to both parties in a dispute over property. If a person entrusted with an item was found to have stolen it, they paid double. However, if the accuser was found to have made a false claim, they also faced a penalty. This system protected both personal property and personal reputation from fraud and false accusations.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 22:9
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Exodus 22:9
19th Century
Bishop
For all manner of trespass. —Rather, in every case of fraud. The context limits the expression to cases of fraud, or alleged frau…
John Calvin
On Exodus 22:9
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Exodus 22:9
17th Century
Pastor
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
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 …