He that kindled the five, whether wilfully for such a purpose, or carelessly in such a time or place as was dangerous. He shall surely make restitution; which if he were not able to do, it is probable he was to be sold for it, as in like cases was provided.
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Exodus 22:6
6 If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.