III. ISRAEL AT SINAI ( XIX.- XL.).
The division Num 19- 40 presents difficulties due to its very
importance, _see_ introduction to Ex. (last paragraph). But Num 25-
31, 35- 40 readily fall apart from...
INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 22
This chapter contains various laws concerning theft, Exodus 22:1,
concerning damage done to fields and vineyards by beasts, and to corn
in stacks or standing, by fire, Exodu...
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The laws of this chapter relate,
(1,) To the eighth commandment, concerning theft, Exodus 22:1.
Trespass by cattle, Exodus 22:5. Damage by fire, Exodus 22:6. Trusts,...
1 Of theft.
5 Of dammage.
7 Of trespasses.
14 Of borrowing.
16 Of fornication.
18 Of witchcraft.
19 Of bestialitie.
20 Of idolatrie.
21 Of strangers, widowes, and fatherlesse.
25 Of vsurie....
* Laws against falsehood and injustice. (1-9) The year of rest, The
sabbath, The three festivals. (10-19) God promises to conduct the
Israelites to Canaan. (20-33)...