Deuteronomy 22:3-5
New English Translation
3 You shall do the same to his donkey, his clothes, or anything else your neighbor[a] has lost and you have found; you must not refuse to get involved.[b] 4 When you see[c] your neighbor’s donkey or ox fallen along the road, do not ignore it;[d] instead, you must be sure[e] to help him get the animal on its feet again.[f]
5 A woman must not wear men’s clothing,[g] nor should a man dress up in women’s clothing, for anyone who does this is offensive[h] to the Lord your God.
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- Deuteronomy 22:3 tn Heb “your brother” (also in v. 4).
- Deuteronomy 22:3 tn Heb “you must not hide yourself.”
- Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “you must not see.” See note at 22:1.
- Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “and (must not) hide yourself from them.”
- Deuteronomy 22:4 tn The Hebrew text uses the infinitive absolute for emphasis, which the translation indicates with “be sure.”
- Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “help him to lift them up.” In keeping with English style the singular is used in the translation, and the referent (“the animal”) has been specified for clarity.
- Deuteronomy 22:5 tn Heb “a man’s clothing.”
- Deuteronomy 22:5 tn The Hebrew term תּוֹעֵבָה (toʿevah, “offense”) speaks of anything that runs counter to ritual or moral order, especially (in the OT) to divine standards. Cross-dressing in this covenant context may suggest homosexuality, fertility cult ritual, or some other forbidden practice.
Deuteronomy 22:3-5
New International Version
3 Do the same if you find their donkey or cloak or anything else they have lost. Do not ignore it.
4 If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey(A) or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help the owner get it to its feet.(B)
5 A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this.
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