Exodus 22:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

If he owns nothing, then he will be sold as a slave. But if the man still has the animal and you find it, that man must give the owner two animals for every animal he stole. It doesn’t matter if the animal was a bull, a donkey, or a sheep. “If a thief is killed while trying to break into a house at night, then no one will be guilty for killing him. But if this happens during the day, the one who killed him will be guilty of murder.

Cross References

Matthew 24:43

What would a homeowner do if he knew when a thief was coming? You know he would be ready and not let the thief break in.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

You know very well that the day when the Lord comes again will be a surprise, like a thief who comes at night.

Joel 2:9

They run to the city. They quickly climb over the wall. They climb into the houses. They climb through the windows like thieves.

Hosea 7:1

“I will heal Israel! Then people will know that Ephraim sinned. They will know about Samaria’s lies. They will know about the thieves who come and go in that town.

Job 30:5

They are forced away from other people, who shout at them as if they were thieves.

Job 24:14

A murderer gets up at dawn and kills poor, helpless people. And at night he becomes a thief.

1 Peter 4:15

You may suffer, but don’t let it be because you murder, steal, make trouble, or try to control other people’s lives.

Job 24:16

When it is dark, evil people go out and break into houses. But during the day they lock themselves in their homes to avoid the light.

Jeremiah 2:34

You have blood on your hands! It is the blood of poor, innocent people. You did not catch them breaking into your house. You killed them for no reason!