Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 25 of Deuteronomy. Discipline by beating must be administered within specific limits to preserve the dignity of the person being punished. The ox working on the threshing floor is also protected, and family responsibility is regulated through the law of levirate marriage. These apparently diverse regulations share a concern to prevent abuse and preserve responsibilities within the community.
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Compare Deuteronomy 25:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Du sollst dem Ochsen, der da drischt, nicht das Maul verbinden.
No pondrás bozal al buey cuando trillare.
No pondrás bozal al buey mientras trilla.
Tu n'emmuselleras point le boeuf, quand il foulera le grain.
Non metter la museruola in bocca al bue, mentre trebbia
Não atarás a boca ao boi, quando trilhar.
「牛在踹穀的時候,不可籠住牠的嘴。」
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