Deuteronomy 22:10
Deuteronomy 22:10 in Multiple Translations
Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.
¶ Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
Do not do your ploughing with an ox and an ass yoked together.
Don't harness an ox and a donkey together when you plow.
Thou shalt not plow with an oxe and an asse together.
'Thou dost not plow with an ox and with an ass together.
You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.
Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together.
“Do not hitch together an ox and a donkey for plowing your fields.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 22:10
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Deuteronomy 22:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
לֹֽא
תַחֲרֹ֥שׁ
בְּ/שׁוֹר
וּ/בַ/חֲמֹ֖ר
יַחְדָּֽו
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תַחֲרֹ֥שׁ
chârash
H2790
to plow/plot
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/שׁוֹר
shôwr
H7794
cattle
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בַ/חֲמֹ֖ר
chămôwr
H2543
donkey
Conj | Prep | N-cs
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 22:10
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תַחֲרֹ֥שׁ
chârash
H2790
"to plow/plot"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb can mean to be quiet or silent, but also to scratch or engrave, like a farmer plowing a field. It is used in various contexts, including being silent or deaf. The KJV translates it in different ways, including 'cease' or 'hold peace'.
Definition: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. See also: Genesis 24:21; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 32:3.
בְּ/שׁוֹר
shôwr
H7794
"cattle"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to cattle, like oxen or bulls, used for work, food, or sacrifices, as seen in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle 1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: tor (תּוֹר "bullock" H8450)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). See also: Genesis 32:6; Deuteronomy 15:19; Psalms 69:32.
וּ/בַ/חֲמֹ֖ר
chămôwr
H2543
"donkey"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a male donkey, it is translated as he ass in the KJV Bible. The name comes from the animal's reddish-brown color.
Definition: (he) ass
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: (he) ass. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:4; Proverbs 26:3.
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 22:10
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- Deuteronomy 22:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 22:10
Context — Various Laws
8If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.
9Do not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; if you do, the entire harvest will be defiled —both the crop you plant and the fruit of your vineyard.
10Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.
11Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. 12You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 | Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” |
Deuteronomy 22:10 Summary
This verse is saying that we should not try to mix things that are not meant to be together, like an ox and a donkey. This can help prevent harm or discomfort, just like how God wants us to avoid things that can harm us spiritually, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14. By following this command, we can show respect for God's creation and prioritize the well-being of those around us, just like God does in Proverbs 12:10. We can apply this principle to our own lives by being mindful of the company we keep and the things we involve ourselves in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of not plowing with an ox and a donkey yoked together?
The purpose of this command is to prevent the unequal yoking of different animals, which could lead to harm or discomfort for the animals, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:10. This principle can also be applied to our relationships, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14, where we are warned against being yoked with unbelievers.
Is this command still relevant today?
While the specific command may not be directly applicable to modern farming practices, the principle of not mixing things that are not compatible can still be applied to our lives, as seen in Leviticus 19:19, where we are warned against mixing different kinds of animals, seeds, or fabrics.
What does this command reveal about God's character?
This command reveals God's concern for the well-being and safety of His creation, as seen in Proverbs 12:10, where we are told that a righteous man cares for his animals. It also highlights God's attention to detail and desire for order and harmony in His creation.
How does this command relate to other biblical teachings?
This command is part of a larger theme in the Bible of separation and distinction, as seen in Leviticus 20:24-26, where God separates His people from the nations and commands them to be distinct in their practices and worship.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'yoking' myself with things that are not compatible with my faith?
- How can I apply the principle of separation and distinction in my daily life, as seen in this command?
- What does this command reveal about God's heart for justice and compassion, and how can I reflect those values in my own life?
- In what ways can I prioritize the well-being and safety of those around me, just as God prioritizes the well-being of His creation?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:10
Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together,.... They might be used separately, but not together; nor was it uncommon in some countries for asses to be employed in ploughing as well as oxen.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:10
Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together. Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
Either, 1. Because the one was a clean beast, the other unclean; whereby God would teach men to avoid polluting themselves by the touch of unclean persons or things, . Or, 2. Because of their unequal strength, whereby the weaker, the ass, would be oppressed and overwrought. Or, 3. For mystical reasons, of which see on .
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
Deuteronomy 22:10 Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.Ver. 10. Thou shalt not plough.] These laws were made to set forth how God abhorreth all mixtures in religion, and how carefully men should keep their minds from being "corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
(9-11) These precepts appear also in Leviticus 19:19, more briefly.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
Verse 10. Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass] It is generally supposed that mixtures of different sorts in seed, breed, c., were employed for superstitious purposes, and therefore prohibited in this law. It is more likely, however, that there was a physical reason for this two beasts of a different species cannot associate comfortably together, and on this ground never pull pleasantly either in cart or plough; and every farmer knows that it is of considerable consequence to the comfort of the cattle to put those together that have an affection for each other. This may be very frequently remarked in certain cattle, which, on this account, are termed true yoke-fellows. After all, it is very probable that the general design was to prevent improper alliances in civil and religious life. And to this St. Paul seems evidently to refer, 2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked with unbelievers; which is simply to be understood as prohibiting all intercourse between Christians and idolaters in social, matrimonial, and religious life. And to teach the Jews the propriety of this, a variety of precepts relative to improper and heterogeneous mixtures were interspersed through their law, so that in civil and domestic life they might have them ever before their eyes.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:10
10. an ox and an ass together] This is frequently seen in Palestine, as also a camel with one or other of these two. Note that the ox was ‘clean,’ the ass ‘unclean.’ D does not, like H, prohibit cross-breeding. Mules were common in Israel from David’s time, see Jerus. i. 326 f. On cross-breeding at the present day in Palestine see Musil, Ethn. Ber. 291.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:10
9-11. Not sow… divers seeds — These prohibitions are similar to those in Leviticus 19:19, and seem founded on an aversion to mingling things unlike.
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