Message Notes

MISCELLANEOUS LAWS II

A) THEFT

1. If a man steals and ox or a sheep and sells it

2. He has to restore

a) 5 oxen for 1 ox

b) 4 sheep for 1 sheep   Exodus 22:1

B) ROBBERY

1. Breaking and entering

2. He is struck and dies

3. No guilt for his bloodshed (if it is in the night)   Exodus 22:2

4. But if he is killed in daylight

Penalty is imposed on those who killed him   Exodus 22:3

5. Theft

If caught with theft he must make full restitution   Exodus 22:3

If he cannot pay he may be sold as a slave   Exodus 22:3

Restitution: He will pay double   Exodus 22:4

C) FEEDING ON ANOTHER PERSON’S FIELD

1. Field or vineyard   Exodus 21:5

a) Animal is let loose

b) The owner is liable

c) Restitution must be made

2. Fire   Exodus 21:6

a) Grain is burned

b) Field is destroyed

c) Restitution must be made

3. For safe-keeping   Exodus 22:7-8

a) Money or articles are given to a neighbour for safe-keeping

b) If is stolen, the thief is to pay double

c) If the thief is not found

d) The judges will decide liability

4. Claims of trespasses   Exodus 22:9

a) Goods

b) Two parties claim property

c) Judges will have to decide

5. Oath-taking   Exodus 22:10-15

a) In even more complex situations   Exodus 22:10

b) Oath is taken before the Lord   Exodus 22:11

c) In good faith… no restitution is required

d) If one is the guilty party, restitution must be made