King James Bible
KJVIf the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Exodus 22:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. | |
American Standard VersionASV | If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | If that which he stole be found with him, alive, either ox, or ass, or sheep: he shall restore double. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | If the stolen thing be actually found alive in his hand, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall restore double. | |
English Revised VersionERV | If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall pay double. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | If the theft shall be certainly found in his hand alive, whether an ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. | |
World English BibleWEB | If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | if the theft is certainly found in his hand alive, whether ox, or ass, or sheep — double he repayeth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. |