Exodus 23:5

If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:5

BSB

If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.

AKJV

If you see the ass of him that hates you lying under his burden, and would forbear to help him, you shall surely help with him.

CPDV

If you see the donkey of one who hates you, fallen under its burden, you shall not pass by without lifting it up with him.

ERV

If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.

NHEB

If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, do not leave him, you shall surely help him with it.

SMT

If thou shalt see the ass of him hating thee, lying down under his load, and thou didst desist from cutting loose for him, releasing, thou shall release with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 23:5

IfthouseeH7200VerbtheassH2543Noun MasculineofhimthathatethH8130VerbtheelyingH7257VerbunderhisburdenH4853andwouldestforbearH2308VerbtohelpH5800VerbhimthoushaltsurelyH5800Verb helpH5800Verbwithhim

Commentary for Exodus 23:5

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

Overview of Exodus 23:5

Summary

Help even those who hate you

Event

Command to help enemies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC