Exodus 22:13 cpdv — If it has been eaten by a wild beast, let him carry what was killed to him, and then he shall not make restitution.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If it has been eaten by a wild beast, let him carry what was killed to him, and then he shall not make restitution. "

— Exodus 22:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

10

If anyone will have entrusted a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any animal to the keeping of his neighbor, and it will have died, or become disabled, or have been captured by enemies, and no one saw it,

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then there shall be an oath between them, that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his neighbor. And the owner shall accept the oath, and he will not be compelled to make restitution.

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But if it will have been taken away by theft, he shall repay the damages to the owner.

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If it has been eaten by a wild beast, let him carry what was killed to him, and then he shall not make restitution.

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If anyone borrows from his neighbor any of these things, and it has died or been disabled when the owner was not present, he shall be compelled to make restitution.

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But if the owner was present, he shall not make restitution, especially if it had been brought for hired work.

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If a man has led astray a virgin not yet betrothed, and he has slept with her, he shall pay her dowry and have her as a wife.

Exodus 22:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:13 say?
Exodus 22:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If it has been eaten by a wild beast, let him carry what was killed to him, and then he shall not make restitution. ”
Where is Exodus 22:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 13.
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 22:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:13 in?
Exodus 22:13 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 22:13?
Exodus 22:13 reads (CPDV): “If it has been eaten by a wild beast, let him carry what was killed to him, and then he shall not make restitution. ” 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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