Exodus 22:7

Authorized King James Version

If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

יִתֵּן֩

H5414

shall deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

הָאִ֑ישׁ

H376

If a man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

רֵעֵ֜הוּ

H7453

unto his neighbour

an associate (more or less close)

כֶּ֤סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

אֽוֹ

H176

desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

כֵלִים֙

H3627

or stuff

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

לִשְׁמֹ֔ר

H8104

to keep

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#10

וְגֻנַּ֖ב

H1589

and it be stolen

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

#11

מִבֵּ֣ית

H1004

house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#12

הָאִ֑ישׁ

H376

If a man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#13

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#14

יִמָּצֵ֥א

H4672

be found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#15

הַגַּנָּ֖ב

H1590

if the thief

a stealer

#16

יְשַׁלֵּ֥ם

H7999

let him pay

to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

#17

שְׁנָֽיִם׃

H8147

double

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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