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So shall you do with his donkey; and so shall you do with his garment; and so shall you do with every lost thing of your brother`s, which he has lost, and you have found: you may not hide yourself.

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The Golden Rule Applied

Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Ellicott explain that this law is a specific application of a much broader principle: the 'golden rule' or 'love your neighbor as yourself.' The command to return a lost donkey or garment is a tangible expression of neighborly love and care in everyday life.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 22:1–4

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 22:1–4. LOST PROPERTY.

Go astray. —Literally, being driven away, as by wi…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 22:3

17th Century

Pastor

In like manner shall you do with his ass
As with his ox or sheep when astray, and found, keep it until it is owned, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 22:1–4

17th Century

Minister

If we properly observe the golden rule of doing to others as we would they should do unto us, many specific precepts might be omitted. We …

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