Exodus 23:5 bbe — If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are t…

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"If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are to come to its help, even against your desire."

— Exodus 23:5, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 23:5 in Other Translations

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“If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.”
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“If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don't leave him, you shall surely help him with it.”
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Exodus 23 — Context

Do not be moved to do wrong by the general opinion, or give the support of your words to a wrong decision:

But, on the other hand, do not be turned from what is right in order to give support to a poor man's cause.

If you come across the ox or the ass of one who is no friend to you wandering from its way, you are to take it back to him.

If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are to come to its help, even against your desire.

Let no wrong decisions be given in the poor man's cause.

Keep yourselves far from any false business; never let the upright or him who has done no wrong be put to death: for I will make the evil-doer responsible for his sin.

Take no rewards in a cause: for rewards make blind those who have eyes to see, and make the decisions of the upright false.

Exodus 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:5 say?

Exodus 23:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are to come to its help, even against your desire.”

Where is Exodus 23:5 in the Bible?

Exodus 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 5.

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 23:5.

What translation should I read Exodus 23:5 in?

Exodus 23:5 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 23:5?

Exodus 23:5 reads (BBE): “If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are to come to its help, even against your desire.” 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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