Exodus 22:4

If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.

Ver. 4. He shall restore double.] In Solomon's time it was sevenfold. Pro 6:31

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In his hand alive — Not killed, nor sold, as Exodus 22:1 , so that the owner recover it with less charge and trouble.

⁴ If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Exodus 22:4