Exo 22:7 | NET2full | STEP | “ If a man gives his neighbor money or articles for safekeeping and it is stolen from the man’s house , if the thief is caught , he must repay double .

‏ Exodus 22:7

7 “If a man gives his neighbor money or articles ^{▼▼tn The word usually means “vessels” but can have the sense of household goods and articles. It could be anything from jewels and ornaments to weapons or pottery.} for safekeeping ^{▼▼tn Heb “to keep.” Here “safekeeping,” that is, to keep something secure on behalf of a third party, is intended.} and it is stolen from the man’s house, if the thief is caught, ^{▼▼tn Heb “found.”} he must repay double.