If it be torn—let him bring it for witness— That is, let him bring what is torn, or what remains of it, in proof of his allegation. Houbigant renders this verse, if it be torn in pieces by wild beasts, he shall bring him to the place where the animal lies, and shall not make restitution: the Hebrew is, he shall bring him a witness. See Amos 3:12.
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Exodus 22:13
13 If it be torn in pieces, then let him bring it for witness, and he shall not make good that which was torn.