Exodus 22:10 Meaning and Explanation
“If a man deliver unto his neighbour an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing it:”
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Read Full Chapter →When a neighbor keeps someone's animal and it dies or is harmed with no witnesses, a dispute may arise.
The Context of Exodus 22:10
Laws for animals in a neighbor's care address situations with no witnesses.
What Does Exodus 22:10 Mean?
This introduces a scenario where an animal is given to a neighbor for safekeeping, but harm befalls it without anyone seeing what happened. The keeper must answer whether he cared for the animal properly or caused its loss.
The lack of witnesses means the keeper's testimony is crucial. The law addresses the awkward situation where the owner cannot prove negligence or theft, but the animal is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 22:10
What does Exodus 22:10 mean?
When a neighbor keeps someone's animal and it dies or is harmed with no witnesses, a dispute may arise.
What is the context of Exodus 22:10?
Laws for animals in a neighbor's care address situations with no witnesses.