Exodus 23:4 - Printer Friendly

ESV: “If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him.

NIV: If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.

NASB: If you encounter your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering away, you must return it to him.

CSB: "If you come across your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

NLT: If you come upon your enemy’s ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner.

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

NKJV: “If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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