Exodus 23:4

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:4

BSB

If you encounter your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

AKJV

If you meet your enemy's ox or his ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

CPDV

If you come across an ox or a donkey of your enemy, which has gone astray, lead it back to him.

ERV

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

NHEB

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

SMT

If thou shalt meet thine enemy's ox or his ass wandering, turning back, thou shalt turn him back to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 23:4

IfthoumeetH6293Verbthineenemy'sH341 oxH7794Noun MasculineorhisassH2543Noun MasculinegoingastrayH8582VerbthoushaltsurelyH7725VerbbringitbackH7725VerbtohimagainH7725Verb

Commentary for Exodus 23:4

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

Overview of Exodus 23:4

Summary

Return lost livestock to enemies

Event

Command returning enemy's property

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC