Exo 22:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : The man who was watching the animal must swear an oath before the Lord that he did not take his neighbor’s property. If he is believed, he does not have to pay for the loss. This shows the seriousness of making an oath and trusting that people will not call God as a witness to a lie (Exodus 22:11; Hebrews 6:16 ).

‏ Exodus 22:11

v. 11: The man who was watching the animal must swear an oath before the Lord that he did not take his neighbor’s property. If he is believed, he does not have to pay for the loss. This shows the seriousness of making an oath and trusting that people will not call God as a witness to a lie (Exodus 22:11; Hebrews 6:16 ^a).