Exodus 22:15 nasb — "If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.

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""If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire."

— Exodus 22:15, NASB

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“But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.”
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Exodus 22 — Context

"But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.

"If it is all torn to pieces, let him bring it as evidence; he shall not make restitution for what has been torn to pieces.

"If a man borrows anything from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution.

"If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.

"If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and lies with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

"If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money equal to the dowry for virgins.

"You shall not allow a sorceress to live.

Exodus 22:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:15 say?

Exodus 22:15 in the NASB reads: “"If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.”

Where is Exodus 22:15 in the Bible?

Exodus 22:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 15.

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 22:15.

What translation should I read Exodus 22:15 in?

Exodus 22:15 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 22:15?

Exodus 22:15 reads (NASB): “"If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.” 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.

Exodus 22:15 nasb — "If its owner is with it, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.

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