Exodus 23:4
Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”Exodus 23:4
What Does Exodus 23:4 Mean?
Exodus 23:4 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Exodus 23:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:20“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Proverbs 25:21“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Luke 14:5“And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?”Deuteronomy 22:1“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.”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Luke 10:34“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”Leviticus 6:3“Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:”Matthew 12:11“And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Deuteronomy 22:4“Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.”Job 31:30“Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Job 31:29“If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:”Proverbs 24:17“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
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