Exodus 23:4 nasb — "If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.

NASB

""If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him."

— Exodus 23:4, NASB

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Exodus 23 — Context

1

"You shall not bear a false report; do not join your hand with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.

2

"You shall not follow the masses in doing evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after a multitude in order to pervert justice;

3

nor shall you be partial to a poor man in his dispute.

4

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.

5

"If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying helpless under its load, you shall refrain from leaving it to him, you shall surely release it with him.

6

"You shall not pervert the justice due to your needy brother in his dispute.

7

"Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent or the righteous, for I will not acquit the guilty.

Exodus 23:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:4 say?
Exodus 23:4 in the NASB reads: “"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.”
Where is Exodus 23:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 4.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 23:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:4 in?
Exodus 23:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 23:4?
Exodus 23:4 reads (NASB): “"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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