KJV ORIGINAL
In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother’s, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do the same thing with his donkey, his clothing, and anything else your fellow Israelite has lost that you happen to find. You must not ignore it or pretend you didn't see it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to actively help their neighbors by returning lost property rather than ignoring it or keeping it for themselves.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' final instructions to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, establishing laws for community living. In ancient Israel, losing livestock or clothing could mean economic hardship or even survival issues for families. These commands created a culture of mutual care and responsibility among God's people.
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