Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you see your fellow Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it but be sure to take it back to its owner. New Living Translation “If you see your neighbor’s ox or sheep or goat wandering away, don’t ignore your responsibility. Take it back to its owner. English Standard Version “You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You shall take them back to your brother. Berean Standard Bible If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray, and hide yourself from them; you shall certainly bring them back to your brother. New American Standard Bible “You shall not see your countryman’s ox or his sheep straying away, and avoid them; you shall certainly bring them back to your countryman. NASB 1995 “You shall not see your countryman’s ox or his sheep straying away, and pay no attention to them; you shall certainly bring them back to your countryman. NASB 1977 “You shall not see your countryman’s ox or his sheep straying away, and pay no attention to them; you shall certainly bring them back to your countryman. Legacy Standard Bible “You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep straying away and ignore them; you shall certainly bring them back to your brother. Amplified Bible “You shall not see your countryman’s ox or his sheep straying away or being stolen, and ignore [your duty to help] them; you shall certainly take them back to him. Christian Standard Bible “If you see your brother Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother. Holman Christian Standard Bible If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version If you see a cow or sheep wandering around lost, take the animal back to its owner. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation If you see another Israelite's ox or sheep out where it doesn't belong, don't pretend that you don't see it. Make sure you take it back. Good News Translation "If you see an Israelite's cow or sheep running loose, do not ignore it; take it back. International Standard Version "When you see the ox or sheep of your fellow countryman straying, don't go away and leave them. Instead, be sure to return them to him. Majority Standard Bible If you see your brother?s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother. NET Bible When you see your neighbor's ox or sheep going astray, do not ignore it; you must return it without fail to your neighbor. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“You do not see the ox of your brother or his sheep driven away, and have hidden yourself from them, you certainly turn them back to your brother; Young's Literal Translation '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; Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not see the ox of thy brother or his sheep wandering, and thou shalt not hide from them: turning back, thou shalt turn them back to thy brother. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou 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. Catholic Public Domain Version “If you see your brother’s ox or sheep wander astray, you shall not pass by. Instead, you shall lead them back to your brother. New American Bible You shall not see your neighbor’s ox or sheep going astray and ignore it; you must bring it back. New Revised Standard Version You shall not watch your neighbor’s ox or sheep straying away and ignore them; you shall take them back to their owner. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYOU shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and disregard them; but you shall surely bring them back to your brother. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated "You shall not see the ox of your brother or his ewe when they stray and ignore them, but surely return them to your brother. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep driven away, and hide thyself from them; thou shalt surely bring them back unto thy brother. Brenton Septuagint Translation When thou seest the calf of thy brother or his sheep wandering in the way, thou shalt not overlook them; thou shalt by all means turn them back to thy brother, and thou shalt restore them to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Various Laws1If 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.… Cross References Exodus 23:4 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. Leviticus 19:17-18 You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. / Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Proverbs 24:11-12 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Matthew 18:12-14 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. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. Luke 15:4-7 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ... Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Exodus 23:5 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. Leviticus 6:3-4 or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Treasury of Scripture You shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide yourself from them: you shall in any case bring them again to your brother. Thou shalt Exodus 23:4 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. Ezekiel 34:4,16 The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them… Matthew 10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. hide thyself Deuteronomy 22:3,4 In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself… Leviticus 20:4 And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not: Proverbs 24:11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; Jump to Previous Astray Attention Brother's Case Countryman's Driven Help Helping Hidden Hide Ignore Ox Pay Sheep Straying Sure Surely Thyself Turn Wandering WithholdJump to Next Astray Attention Brother's Case Countryman's Driven Help Helping Hidden Hide Ignore Ox Pay Sheep Straying Sure Surely Thyself Turn Wandering WithholdDeuteronomy 22 1. Of humanity toward brothers5. The sex is to be distinguished by apparel 6. The bird is not to be taken with her young ones 8. The house must have battlements 9. Confusion is to be avoided 12. Tassels upon the vesture 13. The punishment of him who slanders his wife 22. of adultery 23. of rape 28. of fornication 30. of incest If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying This phrase emphasizes the importance of community responsibility and care for one another's property. In ancient Israel, livestock was a significant part of a person's wealth and livelihood. The term "brother" here extends beyond immediate family to fellow Israelites, highlighting the communal nature of society. The law reflects the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor (Leviticus 19:18) and is echoed in the New Testament teaching of bearing one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2). The imagery of straying animals can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual wandering, with God as the shepherd seeking to bring His people back to Himself (Psalm 23, Luke 15:4-7). you must not ignore it be sure to return it to your brother Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, who are being prepared to live in the Promised Land. 3. Ox and Sheep Common livestock in ancient Israel, representing valuable property and livelihood. 4. Brother Refers to fellow Israelites, emphasizing community and kinship. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, where the Israelites are to live according to God's laws. Teaching Points Community ResponsibilityThe verse emphasizes the importance of looking out for one another within the community. It teaches that we are not to be indifferent to the needs or losses of others. Integrity and Honesty Returning a stray animal reflects a commitment to integrity and honesty. It is a practical application of the commandment against stealing. Love in Action This law is an expression of love in action, demonstrating care and concern for a neighbor's well-being and property. Obedience to God’s Law Following this command is an act of obedience to God, showing respect for His instructions and trust in His wisdom for community living. Practical Kindness The verse encourages practical acts of kindness, which can build trust and strengthen relationships within the community.XXII. Deuteronomy 22:1-4. LOST PROPERTY. (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." . . . Verse 1. - Go astray; wandering at large. The Hebrew verb means primarily to seduce, draw aside, or entice (cf. Deuteronomy 13:6); and in the passive conveys the idea of wandering through being drawn away by some enticement. Hide thyself from them; i.e. withdraw thyself from them, avoid noticing them or having to do with them. In any case; certainly, without fail.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If you seeתִרְאֶה֩ (ṯir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see your brother’s אָחִ֜יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) ox שׁ֨וֹר (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) or א֤וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if sheep שֵׂיוֹ֙ (śê·yōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat straying, נִדָּחִ֔ים (nid·dā·ḥîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5080: To impel, thrust, banish you must not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no ignore it; וְהִתְעַלַּמְתָּ֖ (wə·hiṯ·‘al·lam·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5956: To veil from sight, conceal be sure to return it הָשֵׁ֥ב (hā·šêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to your brother. לְאָחִֽיךָ׃ (lə·’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Deuteronomy 22:1 NIVDeuteronomy 22:1 NLT Deuteronomy 22:1 ESV Deuteronomy 22:1 NASB Deuteronomy 22:1 KJV Deuteronomy 22:1 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 22:1 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 22:1 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 22:1 French Bible Deuteronomy 22:1 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:1 You shall not see your brother's ox (Deut. 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