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, or to dispose of them to another for his own advantage.
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Exodus 22:8
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.