If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor's house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double. Cross References Exodus 22:4 If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession--whether ox or donkey or sheep--he must pay back double. Exodus 22:6 If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain, or the whole field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution. Leviticus 6:1 And the LORD said to Moses, Leviticus 6:2 "If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor Leviticus 19:13 You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand. Treasury of Scripture If a man shall deliver to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. if the thief be found Proverbs 6:30,31 Jeremiah 2:26 John 12:6 let him pay double Exodus 22:4 |