Exodus 22:9

In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

Cross References (14)

  • Deuteronomy 25:1 (6)

    If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the g

  • Numbers 5:6–7 (5)

    “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another,

  • Exodus 22:4 (5)

    If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.

  • Exodus 23:6–8 (5)

    You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits.

  • Luke 17:3–4 (4)

    Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

  • 1 Kings 8:31 (4)

    When a man sins against his neighbor and is required to take an oath, and he comes to take an oath before Your altar in

  • Matthew 18:35 (4)

    That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

  • 2 Chronicles 19:10 (3)

    For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or som

  • Exodus 22:28 (3)

    You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

  • Matthew 6:14–15 (3)

    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

  • Exodus 22:7–8 (3)

    If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if

  • Exodus 18:21–22 (3)

    Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. App

  • Deuteronomy 16:18–19 (3)

    You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to

  • Matthew 18:15 (3)

    If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.