Exodus 22:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Exodus 22:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

It would appear that if the master of the house would clear himself of imputation, the loss of the pledged article fell upon its owner.
Exodus 22:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, [to see] whether he have (d) put his hand unto his neighbour's goods. (d) That is, whether he has stolen.
Exodus 22:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 22:7-17 E. Breach of Trust. A man going on a journey would make his neighbour his banker. If the money or valuables were stolen, the thief, if found, was to pay double ( Exodus 22:7 ); o...
Exodus 22:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Unto the judges - See Clarke's note on Exo...
Exodus 22:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour...
Exodus 22:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Book of the Covenant (continued) 1. Four sheep] The larger compensation required in the case of the ox is probably due to the fact that it is an animal used for labour, and of proportionately...
Exodus 22:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(7-13) Property deposited in the hands of another for safe keeping might be so easily embezzled by the trustee, or lost through his negligence, that some special laws were needed for its protection....
Exodus 22:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The laws of property follow. The section really begins with verse Exo 21:33 of the previous chapter. These laws also began by laying emphasis on the guilt of carelessness. The truth emphasized is tha...
Exodus 22:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 16:18-20
Exodus 22:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If the thief be not found ,.... And so no account can be given of the goods deposited, what is become of them, and it becomes a doubtful case whether they have been stolen or embezzled, and there is...
Exodus 22:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 8. To see whether, ] sc., By puttin...
Exodus 22:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If a man deliver goods, suppose to a carrier to be conveyed, or to a warehouse-keeper to be preserved, or cattle to a farmer to be fed, upon a valuable consideration, and a special confidence repos...
Exodus 22:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

LAWS AS REGARDS PROPERTY (vs.1-15) While one rightly was control over his own property, yet he is also responsible as to how he uses it. If one were to dig a pit, even on his own property, and le...
Exodus 22:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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...
Exodus 22:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That they may examine all circumstances, and use all means to find out the truth, by offering him his oath, or otherwise. Unto his neighbour's goods; either to take and reserve them for his own use...
Exodus 22:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Regulations Concerning Farming Theft and Damage ( Exodus 22:1-13 ). Here we have five main paragraphs which begin with ‘if (ci) a man' or ‘if (ci) a fire' (English text (verses) Exodus 22:1 ; Ex...
Exodus 22:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 22:8-9 . Judges.] See Critical Note on Exodus 21:6 . SUGGESTIVE COMMENTS ON THE VERSES THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN TRUSTS.— Exodus 22:7-13 This paragraph recognises th...
Exodus 22:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 22:2 . Breaking up, by forcible entrance into a house, there shall no blood be shed for him, though he be killed by another in his own defence. In that case the thief might be presumed to...
Exodus 22:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep. The law of trusts 1. God’s law provides strictly to keep men faithful to their trusts by men. 2. Theft may abuse and frustra...
Exodus 22:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION II. LAWS CONNECTED WITH RIGHTS OF PROPERTY (verses 33-36). From the consideration of injuries to the person, the legislator proceeds to treat of injuries to property, an...
Exodus 22:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Regarding Property
Exodus 22:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

the judges Exodus 22:28 Exodus 21:6 Deuteronomy 16:18 Deuteronomy 19:17 Deuteronomy 19:18 1 Chronicles 23:4 Psalms 82:1

Exodus 22:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 22:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 22:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 22:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 22:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 22:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 22:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 22:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 22:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 22:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 22:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 22:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 22:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge