Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 23:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Exodus 23:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 23 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”
Exodus 23:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 23:4
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.Love your enemy—practically. Don't just avoid harming enemies (passive); actively help them (active). Returning straying livestock is costly—takes time, effort. The command assumes you'll recognize the animal as belonging to your enemy—you know each other's property. Temptation would be to ignore it ('serves him right') or keep it (petty revenge). God commands opposite: restore what's lost. Jesus radicalizes this: 'love your enemies, do good to those who hate you' (Luke 6:27). Paul quotes verse ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 23:4
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“and hide yourself from them: you shall surely bring them again to your brother.”
“but always follow after that which is good”
“love your enemies”
“give him food to eat. If he is thirsty”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth”