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But if he be found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
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"Sevenfold" Means Full Restitution
Commentators explain that "sevenfold" is likely not a literal legal command, as the Law of Moses required two- to five-fold payment for theft. Instead, the term is used here to signify a complete and total restoration. The point is that the thief must make full restitution, whatever the cost.
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19th Century
Anglican
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold. —Rather, And if he is found, he may restore sevenfold, he may give up…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold According to the law in (Exodus 22:1[Reference Exodus 2…
Presbyterian
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy.
When we consider how much this…