Bible Verses

When a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and the animal is injured or dies when the owner is not present, the man who borrowed must pay for it.

 If wild beasts killed the animal, the man must bring the remains as evidence, but shall not pay anything.

But if the animal has been stolen, restitution shall be made.

an oath before the Lord shall prove that the man has not stolen the other’s property. The animal’s owner shall accept the oath, and the other shall not make restitution.

If a man entrusts his donkey, cow, sheep, or other animals to his neighbor, and the animal dies or is injured or is carried off without being seen,

Whenever there is a failure of trust, whether it concerns an ox, donkey, sheep, clothing, or any other lost object, the case shall be brought before the judges. The person the judges find guilty shall pay double to the other.

Should the thief not be found, the man who owns the house must swear before the judges that he has not stolen the other man’s property.

If a man gives money or goods to another to keep for him, and they are stolen, the thief, if he is found, shall pay back double.

When a fire breaks out and spreads through the thorn bushes, burning the grain that is either stacked or growing there, the one who started the fire must pay for the damage.

If a man puts his animals to graze and lets them stray and feed in another man’s field or vineyard, he must make good the loss with the best of his own crop and the best of his vineyard.