Exodus 23:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 23:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 23:5 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 23:5 — KJV
“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. and...: or, wilt thou cease to help him? or, and wouldest cease to leave thy business for him: thou shalt surely leave it to join with him”
— Exodus 23:5 (KJV)
Exodus 23:5 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 23:5
“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.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:5: see, ass, help
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:5: see, ass, shalt
“And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. Molech: Gr. Moloch”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:5: see, ass, shalt
“Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:5: see, shalt, surely
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:5: see, ass, shalt
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