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Selected Verse: Exodus 22:8 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Ex 22:8	King James	If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
It would appear that if the master of the house would clear himself of imputation, the loss of the pledged article fell upon its owner.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

It would appear that if the master of the house would clear himself of imputation, the loss of the pledged article fell upon its owner.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Unto the judges - See Clarke's note on Exo 21:6.

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⁶ Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.