Exodus 22:10
“If a man gives to his neighbor a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any beast to keep safe, and it dies or is injured or is driven away, without anyone seeing it,
English Standard Version (ESV)
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What's easily missed is that the problem isn't just about loss, but about uncertainty. The phrase "no man seeing it" signals that when the animal is gone, there are no witnesses to explain how it happened—whether it was natural causes, accident, theft, or wild animals. This ambiguity is key to how the law addresses the situation in the following verses.
This passage deals with the responsibility of someone entrusted with another's livestock for safekeeping. It’s part of a larger section on damages and restitution, following laws about what happens when animals damage property or when fire causes destruction. The verses immediately following will address how to resolve disputes when such an animal is lost or harmed without a clear witness.
Ever wondered about the rules for watching over someone else's stuff? This verse dives into that, especially when it comes to precious animals.
This passage deals with a 'deposit,' specifically an animal given to someone's care. The commentators suggest this wasn't just a casual favor, but often a paid service, like a shepherd or herdsman watching over livestock.
What happens when an animal vanishes without a trace? The law has a specific way of handling these puzzling situations.
The core challenge in this law is the phrase 'no man seeing it.' This highlights situations where the loss or injury to the animal is mysterious. There's no witness to explain exactly how it happened.
This parable of the Good Samaritan highlights how the common humanity of people can be overlooked, much like the unseen loss of the animal in Exodus. It calls us to see and care for those in need, even when their plight isn't immediately visible or convenient.
Proverbs 17:5While Exodus deals with property loss, Proverbs speaks to a deeper truth: mocking the poor or rejoicing in someone's misfortune is a sin before God. This verse reminds us that even in financial dealings, compassion and integrity are paramount.
The parable of the unmerciful servant echoes the importance of mercy in financial and relational matters. Just as the king canceled a huge debt, these laws encourage fairness and a release from burdens where possible, especially when circumstances are unclear.
Paul urges believers to settle disputes among themselves rather than taking each other to secular courts. This aligns with the spirit of Exodus, where intricate laws aimed to resolve disagreements fairly and prevent exploitation within the community.
gillExodus 22:10: "If a man deliver unto his neighbour an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing it:"
If a man deliver to his neighbour an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast to keep,.... And he keeps it without a reward, as the Targum of Jonathan; but Jarchi and Aben Ezra more rightly interpret this of one that keeps for hire, as herdsmen, shepherds, &c. The Jews say (t) there are"four sorts of keepers; he that keeps for nought (…
calvinExodus 22:5-15: "If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man's field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution."
If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man's field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution.
Si depasci fecerit quispiam agrum aut vitem,…
What's easily missed is that the problem isn't just about loss, but about uncertainty. The phrase "no man seeing it" signals that when the animal is gone, there are no witnesses to explain how it happened—whether it was natural causes, accident, theft, or wild animals. This ambiguity is key to how the law addresses the situation in the following verses.
This passage deals with the responsibility of someone entrusted with another's livestock for safekeeping. It’s part of a larger section on damages and restitution, following laws about what happens when animals damage property or when fire causes destruction. The verses immediately following will address how to resolve disputes when such an animal is lost or harmed without a clear witness.
This passage deals with the responsibility of someone entrusted with another's livestock for safekeeping. It’s part of a larger section on damages and restitution, following laws about what happens when animals damage property or when fire causes destruction. The verses immediately following will address how to resolve disputes when such an animal is lost or harmed without a clear witness.
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"“If a man gives to his neighbor a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any beast to keep safe, and it dies or is injured or is driven away, without anyone seeing it," — What's easily missed is that the problem isn't just about loss, but about uncertainty. The phrase "no man seeing it" signals that when the animal is gone, there are no witnesses to explain how it…
