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You shall not see your brother`s donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

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The Golden Rule in Practice

Commentators explain that this specific law is a practical application of the timeless 'Golden Rule' and the command to 'love your neighbor as yourself.' Religion, they note, is not just about abstract beliefs but about being neighborly and actively doing good for all people.

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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 22:4

17th Century

Pastor

You shall not see your brother's ox or his ass fall down by the
way
And lie under his…

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 …