Exodus 22:13 net — If it is torn in pieces, then he will bring it for evidence, and he will not have to pay for what was torn.

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"If it is torn in pieces, then he will bring it for evidence, and he will not have to pay for what was torn."

— Exodus 22:13, NET Bible

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Exodus 22 — Context

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If a man gives his neighbor a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any beast to keep, and it dies or is injured or is carried away without anyone seeing it,

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then there will be an oath to the LORD between the two of them, that he has not laid his hand on his neighbor’s goods, and its owner will accept this, and he will not have to pay.

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But if it was stolen from him, he will pay its owner.

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If it is torn in pieces, then he will bring it for evidence, and he will not have to pay for what was torn.

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“If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is hurt or dies when its owner was not with it, the man who borrowed it will surely pay.

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If its owner was with it, he will not have to pay; if it was hired, what was paid for the hire covers it.

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Moral and Ceremonial Laws“If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged and goes to bed with her, he must surely pay the marriage price for her to be his wife.

Exodus 22:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:13 say?
Exodus 22:13 in the NET Bible reads: “If it is torn in pieces, then he will bring it for evidence, and he will not have to pay for what was torn.”
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 (NET): “If it is torn in pieces, then he will bring it for evidence, and he will not have to pay for what was torn.” 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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