Deuteronomy 22:4

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:4

BSB

If you see your brother's donkey or ox fallen on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.

AKJV

You shall not see your brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

CPDV

If you see that your brother's donkey or ox has fallen along the way, you shall not disregard it. Instead, you shall lift it up with him.

ERV

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

NHEB

You shall not see your brother's donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

SMT

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fallen in the way, and hide from them: lifting up, thou shalt lift up with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 22:4

ThoushaltnotseeH7200Verbthybrother'sH251Noun Masculine assH2543Noun MasculineorhisoxH7794Noun MasculinefalldownH5307VerbbythewayH1870Noun MasculineandhideH5956VerbthyselffromthemthoushaltsurelyH6965VerbhelphimtoliftthemupagainH6965Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:4

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 22:4

Summary

Help neighbor lift fallen animal

Place

Roadway

Event

Assisting with animal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC