Exodus 22:2
"“If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep."
Key Reflection
This passage highlights the severity of stealing livestock that is then either killed or sold, emphasizing the principle of making restitution proportional to the value lost. Such harsh penalties underscore the importance of integrity and the sanctity of property in ancient Israelite society.
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