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Under Mosaic law (in Exodus), what punishment was given to a thief who could not make restitution?

AHis head was shaved and he was cast out of the tribe.
BHis right hand was cut off.
CHe was put in prison.
DHe was sold into slavery.✓ Correct Answer

Answer & Explanation

He was sold into slavery.

"A thief must certainly make restitution, but if he has nothing, he must be sold to pay for his theft." Exodus 22:3. Jewish slaves, however, were not permanent, but had to be freed after seven years.

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