Exodus 22:8

New International Reader's Version

But suppose the thief is not found. Then the neighbor must go to the judges. They will decide whether the neighbor has stolen the other person’s property.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:31

“Suppose someone does something wrong to their neighbor. And the person who has done something wrong is required to give their word. They must tell the truth about what they have done. They must come and do it in front of your altar in this temple.

1 Chronicles 23:4

David said, “From them, 24,000 will be in charge of the work of the Lord’s temple. And 6,000 will be officials and judges.

Psalm 82:1

God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders. He announces his decisions among them.

Exodus 21:6

Then his master must take him to the judges. His master must take him to the door or doorpost of his master’s house. His master must poke a hole through his servant’s earlobe into the door or doorpost. Then he will become his servant for life.

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil things against God. Do not curse the ruler of your people.

Exodus 22:9

Suppose you have an ox, donkey, sheep or clothing that does not belong to you. Or you have other property lost by someone else. And suppose someone says, ‘That belongs to me.’ Then both people must bring their case to the judges. The one the judges decide is guilty must pay back twice as much to the other person.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes. Do it in every town the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.