Exode - Caput 22

Exode 22.1 si effringens fur domum sive suffodiens fuerit inventus et accepto vulnere mortuus fuerit percussor non erit reus sanguinis Exode 22.2 quod si orto sole hoc fecerit homicidium perpetravit et ipse morietur si non habuerit quod pro furto reddat venundabitur Exode 22.3 si inventum fuerit apud eum quod furatus est vivens sive bos sive asinus sive ovis duplum restituet Exode 22.4 si laeserit quispiam agrum vel vineam et dimiserit iumentum suum ut depascatur aliena quicquid optimum habuerit in agro suo vel in vinea pro damni aestimatione restituet Exode 22.5 si egressus ignis invenerit spinas et conprehenderit acervos frugum sive stantes segetes in agris reddet damnum qui ignem succenderit Exode 22.6 si quis commendaverit amico pecuniam aut vas in custodiam et ab eo qui susceperat furto ablata fuerint si invenitur fur duplum reddet Exode 22.7 si latet dominus domus adplicabitur ad deos et iurabit quod non extenderit manum in rem proximi sui Exode 22.8 ad perpetrandam fraudem tam in bove quam in asino et ove ac vestimento et quicquid damnum inferre potest ad deos utriusque causa perveniet et si illi iudicaverint duplum restituet proximo suo Exode 22.9 si quis commendaverit proximo suo asinum bovem ovem et omne iumentum ad custodiam et mortuum fuerit aut debilitatum vel captum ab hostibus nullusque hoc viderit Exode 22.10 iusiurandum erit in medio quod non extenderit manum ad rem proximi sui suscipietque dominus iuramentum et ille reddere non cogetur Exode 22.11 quod si furto ablatum fuerit restituet damnum domino Exode 22.12 si comestum a bestia deferet ad eum quod occisum est et non restituet Exode 22.13 qui a proximo suo quicquam horum mutuo postularit et debilitatum aut mortuum fuerit domino non praesente reddere conpelletur Exode 22.14 quod si inpraesentiarum fuit dominus non restituet maxime si conductum venerat pro mercede operis sui Exode 22.15 si seduxerit quis virginem necdum desponsatam et dormierit cum ea dotabit eam et habebit uxorem Exode 22.16 si pater virginis dare noluerit reddet pecuniam iuxta modum dotis quam virgines accipere consuerunt Exode 22.17 maleficos non patieris vivere Exode 22.18 qui coierit cum iumento morte moriatur Exode 22.19 qui immolat diis occidetur praeter Domino soli Exode 22.20 advenam non contristabis neque adfliges eum advenae enim et ipsi fuistis in terra Aegypti Exode 22.21 viduae et pupillo non nocebitis Exode 22.22 si laeseritis eos vociferabuntur ad me et ego audiam clamorem eorum Exode 22.23 et indignabitur furor meus percutiamque vos gladio et erunt uxores vestrae viduae et filii vestri pupilli Exode 22.24 si pecuniam mutuam dederis populo meo pauperi qui habitat tecum non urgues eum quasi exactor nec usuris opprimes Exode 22.25 si pignus a proximo tuo acceperis vestimentum ante solis occasum redde ei Exode 22.26 ipsum enim est solum quo operitur indumentum carnis eius nec habet aliud in quo dormiat si clamaverit ad me exaudiam eum quia misericors sum Exode 22.27 diis non detrahes et principi populi tui non maledices Exode 22.28 decimas tuas et primitias non tardabis offerre primogenitum filiorum tuorum dabis mihi Exode 22.29 de bubus quoque et ovibus similiter facies septem diebus sit cum matre sua die octavo reddes illum mihi Exode 22.30 Viri sancti eritis mihi carnem quae a bestiis fuerit praegustata non comedetis sed projicietis canibus

Exode : Caput 22

Divine Justice according to Exodus 22

Exodus chapter 22 continues our exploration of Israel's civil laws, revealing how God protects property and promotes responsibility within the community. This sacred text addresses essential topics such as theft, property damage, loans, and moral issues, offering a clear vision of divine justice.

Central Themes of the Chapter

Exodus 22 highlights fundamental themes such as honesty, restitution, and support for the vulnerable. Through these laws, we discover the practical application of divine justice, which aims to establish a just and equitable society. These principles remain relevant to our community life today.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

We invite you to explore with us five Bible passages that illustrate the ethical principles presented in Exodus 22:

Matthew 18:15

"If your brother sins against you, go and be with him alone and point out his error. If he listens to you, you have won your brother." » This teaching of Jesus reflects the spirit of conflict resolution and restitution found in the laws of Exodus 22.

Luke 19:8

“But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, ‘Look, Lord! I give half of my possessions to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone, I will pay back four times as much.’” » » Zacchaeus's generous attitude illustrates the principle of restitution described in Exodus 22:1-15, going beyond what is required by law.

1 Corinthians 5:11

"But now I am writing to you: Do not associate with anyone who, claiming to be a brother or sister, is immoral, greedy, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunkard, or a thief. Do not even eat with such people. » The apostle Paul here applies principles similar to those in Exodus 22, emphasizing the importance of moral purity and justice in the community.

James 1:27

"The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and undefiled is this: to care for orphans and widows in their troubles and not to be corrupted by the world." » This verse resonates with the concern expressed in Exodus 22:22-24 for the care of widows and orphans, calling everyone to act with compassion.

Romans 13:7

"Give to each his due: if taxed, taxed; if tribute, tribute; if fear, fear; if honor, honor. » The Apostle Paul here reaffirms the principle of Exodus 22:28 regarding the respect and honor due to authorities, reminding us of our responsibility to society.

These passages offer us an enriching perspective on the laws of Exodus 22, guiding us towards a life of justice and responsibility in our Christian commitment.