Exodus 22:13

If an animal was torn in pieces, let the other man bring the animal as evidence. He will not have to pay for what was torn.

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In The King James Version

If it be torn in pieces, then let him bring it for witness, and he shall not make good that which was torn.

In Context

12But if it was stolen from him, the other must make restitution to the owner for it.

14If a man borrows any animal from his neighbor and the animal is injured or dies without the owner being with it, the other man must surely make restitution.

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Cross References

Amos 3:12This is what Yahweh says: 1 “As the shepherd rescues out of the mouth of the lion 1 two legs only, or a piece of an ear; 1 so will the people of Israel who live in Samaria be rescued; 1 they will be left with only the corner of a couch 1 or a piece of a bed.” 1

Nahum 2:12The lion tore his victims to pieces for his cubs; he strangled victims for his lionesses, 1 and filled his cave with victims, his dens with torn carcasses. 1

Matthew Henry on Exodus 22:8-16

7 If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. 8 If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods. 9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges;… Read the whole commentary →

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