Exodus 22:15 Meaning and Explanation
“But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If the owner is present when an animal is hurt, the borrower is not liable; hired animals carry the risk of damage.
The Context of Exodus 22:15
Liability depends on the owner's presence and whether the item is borrowed or hired.
What Does Exodus 22:15 Mean?
When the owner is present with the borrowed animal, damage is not the borrower's liability. The owner shares responsibility by being present and can supervise the animal's use.
If the item is hired (rented for payment), the hire price compensates the owner for the risk. The borrower pays for use but is not liable for ordinary harm that occurs during hired use.
Exodus 22:15 in the Original Language
sakar (שָׂכַר), 'hire' — rental payment or wages; the price paid for temporary use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 22:15
What does Exodus 22:15 mean?
If the owner is present when an animal is hurt, the borrower is not liable; hired animals carry the risk of damage.
What is the context of Exodus 22:15?
Liability depends on the owner's presence and whether the item is borrowed or hired.