Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Wanneer iemand aan een ander geld of goed in bewaring heeft gegeven, en het wordt uit het huis van dien man gestolen, dan moet de dief, als hij wordt ontdekt, het dubbel vergoeden.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse from Exodus tells us that if you keep something valuable for a friend and it gets stolen, the thief must pay double if caught. It's about fairness and responsibility. Moses is speaking here, giving laws to the Israelites.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you keep your friend's favorite toy safe for them. If someone steals it from your house, the thief has to give back two toys to make things right. This rule helps keep everyone honest and careful with others' stuff.
Historische achtergrond
Moses wrote this part of Exodus around 1446-1406 BCE. It was written for the Israelites, who were recently freed from slavery in Egypt. The cultural setting emphasizes the importance of fairness and restitution in a community.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Imagine you're a landlord and your tenant leaves their bike with you while they're away. If the bike gets stolen from your property, and the thief is caught, this principle suggests the thief should compensate the tenant with another bike.