Deuteronomy 22:1
Deuteronomy 22:1 in Multiple Translations
If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother.
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.
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.
If you see your brother's ox or his sheep wandering, do not go by without helping, but take them back to your brother.
If you see someone's cow or sheep wandering around, don't just ignore it. Make sure you take it back to its owner.
Thou shalt not see thy brothers oxe nor his sheepe go astray, and withdraw thy selfe from them, but shalt bring the againe vnto thy brother.
'Thou dost not see the ox of thy brother or his sheep driven away, and hast hidden thyself from them, thou dost certainly turn them back to thy brother;
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.
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 to thy brother.
Thou shalt not pass by if thou seest thy brother’s ox, or his sheep go astray: but thou shalt bring them back to thy brother.
“If you see some Israeli’s ox or sheep that has strayed away, do not act as though you did not see it. Take it back to its owner.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 22:1
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Deuteronomy 22:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
לֹֽא
תִרְאֶה֩
אֶת
שׁ֨וֹר
אָחִ֜י/ךָ
א֤וֹ
אֶת
שֵׂי/וֹ֙
נִדָּחִ֔ים
וְ/הִתְעַלַּמְתָּ֖
מֵ/הֶ֑ם
הָשֵׁ֥ב
תְּשִׁיבֵ֖/ם
לְ/אָחִֽי/ךָ
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִרְאֶה֩
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שׁ֨וֹר
shôwr
H7794
cattle
N-ms
אָחִ֜י/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
א֤וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׂי/וֹ֙
seh
H7716
sheep
N-cs | Suff
נִדָּחִ֔ים
nâdach
H5080
to banish
V-Niphal
וְ/הִתְעַלַּמְתָּ֖
ʻâlam
H5956
to conceal
Conj | V-Hithpael-2ms
מֵ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
הָשֵׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Ptc
תְּשִׁיבֵ֖/ם
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
לְ/אָחִֽי/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
brother
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 22:1
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִרְאֶה֩
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שׁ֨וֹר
shôwr
H7794
"cattle"
N-ms
This word refers to cattle, like oxen or bulls, used for work, food, or sacrifices, as seen in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle 1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: tor (תּוֹר "bullock" H8450)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). See also: Genesis 32:6; Deuteronomy 15:19; Psalms 69:32.
אָחִ֜י/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
א֤וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׂי/וֹ֙
seh
H7716
"sheep"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a sheep or goat, often used to describe a flock or young animal in the Bible. It is also related to the word for lamb.
Definition: 1) one of a flock, lamb, sheep, goat, young sheep, young goat 1a) sheep, goat 1b) flock (collective) Also means: zeh (זֶה "lamb" H2089)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: (lesser, small) cattle, ewe, goat, lamb, sheep. Compare H2089 (זֶה). See also: Genesis 22:7; Deuteronomy 14:4; Psalms 119:176.
נִדָּחִ֔ים
nâdach
H5080
"to banish"
V-Niphal
To banish or drive away, used in various contexts, such as expelling someone from a community, as seen in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to impel, thrust, drive away, banish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to impel 1a2) to thrust away, banish 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be impelled 1b2) to be thrust out, be banished 1b2a) banished, outcast (participle) 1b3) to be driven away 1b4) to be thrust away, thrust aside 1c) (Pual) to be thrust into 1c1) thrust (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to thrust, move, impel 1d2) to thrust out, banish 1d3) to thrust away, thrust aside 1e) (Hophal) to be chased, be hunted 1e1) chased, hunted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw. See also: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 27:13; Psalms 5:11.
וְ/הִתְעַלַּמְתָּ֖
ʻâlam
H5956
"to conceal"
Conj | V-Hithpael-2ms
This Hebrew word means to hide or conceal something from view. It appears in various forms, including being hidden or keeping a secret. In the Bible, it is used to describe hiding oneself or something from others.
Definition: 1) to conceal, hide, be hidden, be concealed, be secret 1a) (Qal) secret (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be concealed 1b2) concealed, dissembler (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1d) (Hithpael) to hide oneself
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing). See also: Leviticus 4:13; Job 6:16; Psalms 10:1.
מֵ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
הָשֵׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Ptc
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
תְּשִׁיבֵ֖/ם
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
לְ/אָחִֽי/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 22:1
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- Deuteronomy 22:1 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 22:1
Context — Various Laws
1If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother.
2If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him. 3And you shall do the same for his donkey, his cloak, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 23:4–5 | If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. 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. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 34:16 | I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’ |
| 3 | Isaiah 58:7 | Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 22:3–4 | And you shall do the same for his donkey, his cloak, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it. 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. |
| 5 | Proverbs 24:11 | Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. |
| 6 | Matthew 18:12–13 | What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. |
| 7 | Proverbs 28:27 | Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. |
| 8 | Leviticus 20:4 | And if the people of the land ever hide their eyes and fail to put to death the man who gives one of his children to Molech, |
| 9 | Ezekiel 34:4 | You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. |
| 10 | Matthew 15:24 | He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” |
Deuteronomy 22:1 Summary
[This verse is teaching us to be kind and responsible towards our neighbors by returning their lost property, in this case, an animal. It's about showing love and care for those around us, just like God shows love and care for us. By doing so, we reflect the heart of God and demonstrate our commitment to following His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:1 and supported by other scriptures like Leviticus 19:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'not ignore it' in Deuteronomy 22:1?
In this context, 'not ignoring it' means taking responsibility to care for and return the lost animal to its rightful owner, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:1-2, reflecting the biblical principle of loving our neighbors as ourselves, as taught in Leviticus 19:18 and Mark 12:31.
Is this verse only talking about animals, or is there a broader application?
While the specific example given is about returning a lost animal, the principle of caring for and returning what belongs to others can be applied to other areas of life, such as returning a neighbor's tools or other lost items, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:3.
How does this verse relate to the concept of being a good neighbor?
This verse emphasizes the importance of being a good neighbor by showing concern and care for the property and well-being of those around us, as also taught in Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan.
What is the motivation behind returning a lost animal according to this verse?
The motivation is not explicitly stated in Deuteronomy 22:1, but based on the broader biblical context, such as in Matthew 22:37-40, it can be inferred that the motivation should be love for God and for our neighbors, demonstrating our commitment to following God's commands and living out our faith in practical ways.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of not ignoring the needs of others in my daily life?
- How can I demonstrate love and care for my neighbors in tangible ways, similar to returning a lost animal?
- What are some potential consequences of ignoring the needs of others, and how can I avoid this in my own life?
- In what ways can I show kindness and compassion to those around me, reflecting the heart of God as seen in Deuteronomy 22:1 and other scriptures?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:1
Thou shall not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray,.... Or "driven away" (r); frightened and starved away from the herd or from the flock by a wolf or dog; and the ox and sheep are put for
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
CHAPTER 22 Laws about stray cattle, . About thy neighbor’ s ox fallen in the way, . Woman’ s wearing of apparel distinct from man’ s, . Of birds caught, ,7. Of battlements for houses, . Of divers seeds sown, . Of ploughing with an ox and ass, . Of garments of divers colours, . Of fringes upon the four quarters of a garment, . The punishment of him that slandereth his wife. .
Her punishment if the scandal be true, ,21. The punishment of adultery, ; of rape, ; of fornication, ,29. Against incest, . Thy brother; so called by communion not of religion, but of nature, as having one Father, even God, ; as appears, 1. Because the same law is given about their enemy’ s ox, &c., . 2. Because else the obligation of this law had been uncertain, seeing men could not ordinarily tell whether the straying ox or sheep belonged to a Jew or to a stranger. 3. Because this was a duty of common justice and charity, which the law of nature taught even heathens, and it is absurd to think that the law of God delivered to the Jews should have less charity in it than the law of nature given to the Gentiles. Hide thyself from them, i.e. dissemble or pretend that thou dost not seen them; or neglect or pass them by as if thou hadst not seen them.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
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.Ver. 1. Thou shalt not see thy brothers.] No not thine enemies; for, have we not all one father?
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
XXII. Deuteronomy 22:1-4. LOST .(1) Go astray.—Literally, being driven away, as by wild beasts (Jeremiah 1:17), or by robbers. It is not simply straying. “I will seek that which was lost and bring again that which was driven away” (Ezekiel 34:16), and so in many other passages. Thou shalt not . . . hide thyself from them.—Comp. Proverbs 24:12. “If thou sayest, Behold we knew it not . . . doth not He know it?” And Isaiah 58:7, “that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh.” (3) In like manner . . . with all lost thing of thy brother’s.—This is only a particular case of the second great commandment. “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (4) Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ass or his ox fall down . . . and hide thyself.—In Exodus 23:4-5, this is put even more strongly. “If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden . . . thou shalt surely help with him.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
CHAPTER XXII Ordinances relative to strayed cattle and lost goods, 1-3. Humanity to oppressed cattle, 4. Men and women shall not wear each other's apparel, 5. No bird shall be taken with her nest of eggs or young ones, 6, 7. Battlements must be made on the roofs of houses, 8. Improper mixtures to be avoided, 9-11. Fringes on the garments, 12. Case of the hated wife, and the tokens of virginity, and the proceedings thereon, 13-21. The adulterer and adulteress to be put to death, 22. Case of the betrothed damsel corrupted in the city, 23, 24.
Cases of rape and the punishment, 25-27; of fornication, 28, 29. No man shall take his father's wife, 30. NOTES ON CHAP. XXII Verse 1. Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray] The same humane, merciful, and wise regulations which we met with before, Exodus 23:4-5, well calculated to keep in remembrance the second grand branch of the law of God, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. A humane man cannot bear to see even an ass fall under his burden, and not endeavour to relieve him; and a man who loves his neighbour as himself cannot see his property in danger without endeavouring to preserve it. These comparatively small matters were tests and proofs of matters great in themselves, and in their consequences. See Clarke on Exodus 23:4.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:1
1–3. Of Restoring Lost Property. No Israelite shall see a brother’s ox or sheep go astray without returning it, or caring for it till it is claimed, and so with an ass or garment or anything lost; D’s expansion of a law by E, Exodus 23:4 f., which is (remarkably) of an enemy’s property. As is evident from the parallel phrase, him that hateth thee, in E’s next law, this is not a foreign, but a private, enemy. Therefore D’s substitution of the term brother renders his law not narrower (so Marti and others), but wider, than E’s. P, Leviticus 6:1-7, gives details for the treatment of a man who has not restored lost property found by him. Ḫ ?ammurabi has four laws, §§ 9–12, on cases in which the finder has sold the lost property of another. For the Arabs see Doughty Ar. Des. i. 345 and Musil, Ethn. Ber. 282 ff.: If a man find an animal, this must be confirmed by two witnesses, that the owner may not charge him with theft and exact fourfold compensation. Among the Ṣ ?ekhûr the animal remains with the finder till the owner appears, when it is returned; but after 3 years it belongs to the finder.
Some forms of denouncing finders, who do not restore, are given.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 22:1
On the general character of the contents of this chapter see Deuteronomy 21:10 note.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:1
1. Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox… go astray — The term brother here means any Israelite. The spirit of the injunction is, that no one should allow a loss to his brother which he could prevent.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 22:1
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Sermon on the Mount: Love Your Enemies, Pray for Your Persecutors by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the important question of how to deal with our enemies as believers in Christ. He emphasizes the significance of repentance and faith in the b |
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Aggressive Kindness by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Exodus 23:4-5, which discusses the concept of aggressive kindness. The passage emphasizes the importance of helping even one's enemies in ti |
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The Necessity of Forgiving One Another by David Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the theme of forgiveness, highlighting the vertical aspect of God's forgiveness towards us and the horizontal aspect of our forgiveness towards others. The s |
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Brotherly Relationship by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of brotherly relationships, illustrating how true character is revealed when we are called to go the second mile, a metaphor for going beyond |
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Greatest Salvation Sermon by David Servant | David Servant preaches on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the importance of understanding the true intent behind His teachings. Jesus corrected the misinterpretations of th |
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Why Revival Tarries - Part 2 by Henry Blackaby | This sermon emphasizes the importance of shepherding God's people with a shepherd's heart, ensuring that none are lost but all are guided and kept in the full character and nature |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 31-35 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of churches putting on entertaining programs to draw crowds instead of focusing on sound doctrine. He emphasizes that people with it |