Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Animals » Laws concerning
“Do not muzzle an ox while it treads out grain.
Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together.
Verse Concepts
"When an ox gores a man or a woman to death, the ox must be stoned, and its meat may not be eaten, but the ox's owner is innocent. However, if the ox was in the habit of goring, and its owner has been warned yet does not restrain it, and it kills a man or a woman, the ox must be stoned, and its owner must also be put to death. If instead a ransom is demanded of him, he can pay a redemption price for his life in the full amount demanded from him. read more.
If it gores a son or a daughter, he is to be dealt with according to this same law. If the ox gores a male or female slave, he must give 30 shekels of silver to the slave's master, and the ox must be stoned. "When a man uncovers a pit or digs a pit, and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it, the owner of the pit must give compensation; he must pay money to its owner, but the dead animal will become his. "When a man's ox injures his neighbor's ox and it dies, they must sell the live ox and divide its proceeds; they must also divide the dead animal. If, however, it is known that the ox was in the habit of goring, yet its owner has not restrained it, he must compensate fully, ox for ox; the dead animal will become his.
If it gores a son or a daughter, he is to be dealt with according to this same law. If the ox gores a male or female slave, he must give 30 shekels of silver to the slave's master, and the ox must be stoned. "When a man uncovers a pit or digs a pit, and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it, the owner of the pit must give compensation; he must pay money to its owner, but the dead animal will become his. "When a man's ox injures his neighbor's ox and it dies, they must sell the live ox and divide its proceeds; they must also divide the dead animal. If, however, it is known that the ox was in the habit of goring, yet its owner has not restrained it, he must compensate fully, ox for ox; the dead animal will become his.
"When a man steals an ox or a sheep and butchers it or sells it, he must repay five cattle for the ox or four sheep for the sheep. If a thief is caught in the act of breaking in, and he is beaten to death, no one is guilty of bloodshed. But if this happens after sunrise, there is guilt of bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution. If he is unable, he is to be sold because of his theft. read more.
If what was stolen-whether ox, donkey, or sheep-is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double.
If what was stolen-whether ox, donkey, or sheep-is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double.
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
“Do your work for six days but rest on the seventh day so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your female slave as well as the foreign resident may be refreshed.
Verse Concepts
“You are to keep My statutes. You must not crossbreed two different kinds of your livestock, sow your fields with two kinds of seed, or put on a garment made of two kinds of material.
If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen down on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.
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A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
"If you come across a bird's nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, you must not take the mother along with the young. You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long.
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
For the Scripture says:
Do not muzzle an ox
while it is treading out the grain, and,
the worker is worthy of his wages.
Verse Concepts
while it is treading out the grain,
Animals » Humaneness to (toward animals and other creatures)
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
“If you come across a bird’s nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, you must not take the mother along with the young.
Verse Concepts
And to them, He said, “Which of you whose son or ox falls into a well, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?”
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Domestic Donkeys » Laws respecting » Fallen under a burden, to be assisted
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
"But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Verse Concepts
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
"If you come across your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. "If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying [helpless] under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
"You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Enemies » The goods of, to be taken care of
"If you come across your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. "If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying [helpless] under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Verse Concepts
But
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Verse Concepts
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Hatred » Saints should » Return good for
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
Help » Helping others
And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
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In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
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Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life.
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Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you won't be tempted also. Carry one another's burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, in order to build him up. For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.
Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.
"If you come across your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. "If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying [helpless] under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
Seek justice.
Correct the oppressor.
Defend the rights of the fatherless.
Plead the widow’s cause.
"If you see your brother's ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother. If your brother does not live near you or you don't know him, you are to bring the animal to your home to remain with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you can return it to him. Do the same for his donkey, his garment, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore [it]. read more.
If you see your brother's donkey or ox fallen down on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.
If you see your brother's donkey or ox fallen down on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Verse Concepts
But
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Verse Concepts
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
Elisha replied, “Don’t kill them. Do you kill those you have captured with your sword or your bow? Set food and water in front of them so they can eat and drink and go to their master.”
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Verse Concepts
But
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Verse Concepts
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
"If you come across your enemy's stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. "If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying [helpless] under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.
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Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
“If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Verse Concepts
But
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
Verse Concepts
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.