Exo 22:7 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ Heb “found.”} he must repay double.