Deuteronomy 22:2
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee,.... Does not live in the same neighbourhood, but at some considerable…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 22:1-4
The kindness that was commanded to be shown in reference to an enemy (Exo 23:4, etc.) is here required to be much more…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 22:2-3
Wholly (except for his ass) D's addition to the law.