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Exodus 22:7

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"If a man delivers to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it is stolen out of the man's house; if the thief is found, he shall pay double.

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Though Egypt is not named in this verse, Israel had recently been delivered from slavery there and was now receiving covenant law at Sinai. The command concerning entrusted goods reflects God’s ordering of a redeemed community, requiring honesty, accountability, and just restitution among neighbors.

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Exodus 22:7 mentions Egypt.

Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

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