Exodus 23:5 net — If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him…

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"If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it."

— Exodus 23:5, NET Bible

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Exodus 23 — Context

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“You must not follow a crowd in doing evil things; in a lawsuit you must not offer testimony that agrees with a crowd so as to pervert justice,

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and you must not show partiality to a poor man in his lawsuit.

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“If you encounter your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.

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If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.

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“You must not turn away justice for your poor people in their lawsuits.

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Keep your distance from a false charge– do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.

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“You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and subverts the words of the righteous.

Exodus 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:5 say?
Exodus 23:5 in the NET Bible reads: “If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.”
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 (NET): “If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.” 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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