Exodus 22:8

New American Bible - revised edition

In every case of dishonest appropriation, whether it be about an ox, or a donkey, or a sheep, or a garment, or anything else that has disappeared, where another claims that the thing is his, the claim of both parties shall be brought before God; the one whom God convicts must make twofold restitution to the other.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:31

“If someone sins in some way against a neighbor and is required to take an oath sanctioned by a curse, and comes and takes the oath before your altar in this house,

1 Chronicles 23:4

Of these, twenty-four thousand were to direct the service of the house of the Lord, six thousand were to be officials and judges,

Psalm 82:1

A psalm of Asaph. God takes a stand in the divine council, gives judgment in the midst of the gods.

Exodus 21:6

his master shall bring him to God and there, at the door or doorpost, he shall pierce his ear with an awl, thus keeping him as his slave forever.

Exodus 22:28

You shall not delay the offering of your harvest and your press. You shall give me the firstborn of your sons.

Exodus 22:9

When someone gives an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any other animal to another for safekeeping, if it dies, or is maimed or snatched away, without anyone witnessing the fact,

Deuteronomy 16:18

In all the communities which the Lord, your God, is giving you, you shall appoint judges and officials throughout your tribes to administer true justice for the people.