Deuteronomy 22:1

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:1

BSB

If you see your brother's ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother.

AKJV

You shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide yourself from them: you shall in any case bring them again to your brother.

CPDV

"If you see your brother's ox or sheep wander astray, you shall not pass by. Instead, you shall lead them back to your brother.

ERV

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely bring them again unto thy brother.

NHEB

You shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely bring them again to your brother.

SMT

Thou shalt not see the ox of thy brother or his sheep wandering, and thou shalt not hide from them: turning back, thou shalt turn them back to thy brother.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 22:1

ThoushaltnotseeH7200Verbthybrother'sH251Noun Masculine oxH7794Noun MasculineorhissheepH7716Noun MasculinegoastrayH5080VerbandhideH5956VerbthyselffromthemthoushaltinanycaseH7725VerbbringthemagainH7725VerbuntothybrotherH251Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 22:1

Summary

Return neighbor's stray livestock

Event

Returning lost property

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC