Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Punished by restitution, the proportions of which are noted in 2 Sam. 12:6. If the thief could not pay the fine, he was to be sold to a Hebrew master till he could pay (Ex. 22:1-4). A night-thief might be smitten till he died, and there would be no blood-guiltiness for him (22:2). A man-stealer was to be put to death (21:16). All theft is forbidden (Ex. 20:15, 21:16; Lev. 19:11; Dt. 5:19, 24:7; Ps. 50:18; Zech. 5:3; Mt. 19:18; Rom. 13:9; Eph. 4:28; 1 Pet. 4:15).