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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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden,.... Fallen down, and such a burden upon him that he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 23:4-5
So far was the spirit of the law from encouraging personal revenge that it would not allow a man to neglect an…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 23:1-9
Here are, I. Cautions concerning judicial proceedings; it was not enough that they had good laws, better than ever any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and wouldest forbear, &c. This rend. (AV.) of the existing text is quite impossible: -âzabmeans to leave, forsake, &c.,…