Exodus 22:12 asv — But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

American Standard Version

"But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof. "

— Exodus 22:12, American Standard Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

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For every matter of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, whereof one saith, This is it, the cause of both parties shall come before God; he whom God shall condemn shall pay double unto his neighbor.

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If a man deliver unto his neighbor an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing it:

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the oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbor’s goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.

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But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

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If it be torn in pieces, let him bring it for witness: he shall not make good that which was torn.

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And if a man borrow aught of his neighbor, and it be hurt, or die, the owner thereof not being with it, he shall surely make restitution.

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If the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be a hired thing, it came for its hire.

Exodus 22:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:12 say?
Exodus 22:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof. ”
Where is Exodus 22:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:12 in?
Exodus 22:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 22:12?
Exodus 22:12 reads (ASV): “But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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