Deuteronomy 22:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

Being Always Ready To Give Assistance (Deuteronomy 22:4).

Deuteronomy 22:4

You shall not see your brother's ass or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them. You shall surely help him to lift them up again.'

Where someone was seen to be in need of assistance with regard to his livestock which had had an accident while going along the road, or was overburdened, every assistance must be offered so as to help them. Compare Exodus 23:5.

Both these examples are a reminder to us that we should not just ignore the needs of our neighbours, but while not becoming a nuisance, should give a helping hand where we can.

Deuteronomy 22:4

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.