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Then give it back. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> If its owner does not live nearby or you don’t know who the owner is, take it to your place and keep it until the owner comes looking for it. Then you must return it. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if he does not live near you and you do not know who he is, you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall stay with you until your brother seeks it. Then you shall restore it to him. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And if your brother is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall remain with you until your brother seeks it; then you shall restore it to him. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if your countryman is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it to your house, and it shall remain with you until your countryman looks for it; then you shall restore it to him. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If your countryman is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall remain with you until your countryman looks for it; then you shall restore it to him. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And if your countryman is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall remain with you until your countryman looks for it; then you shall restore it to him. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And if your brother is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall be with you until your brother searches for it; then you shall give it back to him. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If your countryman is not nearby or you do not know him, you shall bring the animal to your house, and it shall stay with you until he searches for it; then you shall return it to him. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If your brother does not live near you or you don’t know him, you are to bring the animal to your home to remain with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you can return it to him. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If your brother does not live near you or you don&#8217t know him, you are to bring the animal to your home to remain with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you can return it to him. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it home to thy house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If the owner lives too far away, or if you don't know who the owner is, take the animal home with you and take care of it. The owner will come looking for the animal, and then you can give it back. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it home to thine house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If the owner doesn't live near you or you don't know who owns it, take the animal home with you. Keep it until the owner comes looking for it. Then give it back. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> But if its owner lives a long way off or if you don't know who owns it, then take it home with you. When its owner comes looking for it, give it to him. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> If your fellow countryman doesn't live near you or you don't know who he is, bring the animal to your house and let it remain with you until he claims it. Then return it to him. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a> If the owner does not live near you or you do not know who the owner is, then you must corral the animal at your house and let it stay with you until the owner looks for it; then you must return it to him. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If your brother isn't near to you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall be with you until your brother seek after it, and you shall restore it to him. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if thy brother shall not be nigh to thee, or if thou shalt not know him, then thou shalt bring it to thy own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother shall seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a> If your brother isn’t near to you, or if you don’t know him, then you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall be with you until your brother comes looking for it, and you shall restore it to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if your brother [is] not near to you, and you have not known him, then you have removed it to the midst of your house, and it has been with you until your brother seeks it, and you have given it back to him; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if thy brother is not near unto thee, and thou hast not known him, then thou hast removed it unto the midst of thy house, and it hath been with thee till thy brother seek it, and thou hast given it back to him; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if thy brother is not near to thee and thou knew him not, and thou receivedst it in the midst of thy house, and it was with thee till thy brother sought it and thou gavest it back to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And if thy brother be not nigh, or thou know him not: thou shalt bring them to thy house, and they shall be with thee until thy brother seek them, and receive them. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if your brother is not near, or you do not know him, you shall lead them to your house, and they shall be with you until your brother seeks them and receives them. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a> If this neighbor does not live near you, or you do not know who the owner may be, take it to your own house and keep it with you until your neighbor claims it; then return it. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If the owner does not reside near you or you do not know who the owner is, you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall remain with you until the owner claims it; then you shall return it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if your brother is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall be with you until your brother seeks after it, and you shall restore it to him again. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if your brother is not near to you and you do not know him, bring them within your house and they shall be with you until your brother seeks for them, and return them to him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, and thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it home to thy house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother require it, and thou shalt restore it to him. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And if thy brother do not come nigh thee, and thou dost not know him, thou shalt bring it into thy house within; and it shall be with thee until thy brother shall seek them, and thou shalt restore them to him. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5935" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Various Laws</a> 1If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother. 2<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: qā·rō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">live near you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or if you do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yə·ḏa‘·tōw (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know who he is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: wa·’ă·sap̄·tōw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms:: 3ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">you are to take</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">the animal</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: tō·wḵ (N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">home</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">to remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: də·rōš (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">comes seeking it;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wa·hă·šê·ḇō·ṯōw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">then you can return it</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him.</a> 3And you shall do the same for his donkey, his cloak, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a> If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Leviticus 6:3-4</a> or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Matthew 18:12-14</a> What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a> “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ... <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11-12</a> Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24</a> No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a> Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1-2</a> We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/exodus/23-9.htm">Exodus 23:9</a> Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a> In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a> Do to others as you would have them do to you. <a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a> If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if your brother be not near to you, or if you know him not, then you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall be with you until your brother seek after it, and you shall restore it to him again.thou shalt restore<a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a> Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-6.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-15.htm">Countryman</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Home</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/23-28.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-2.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/numbers/33-48.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Require</a> <a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Search</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Seeks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/27-21.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-3.htm">Countryman</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Home</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/joshua/15-2.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/judges/19-23.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-10.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Require</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-4.htm">Search</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-6.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Seeks</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a> 12. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a> 13. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a> 22. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a> 23. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a> 28. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a> 30. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If your brother does not live near you This phrase emphasizes the importance of community responsibility and care for one's neighbor, even when physical distance is a factor. In ancient Israel, the concept of "brother" extended beyond immediate family to include fellow Israelites, reflecting a communal society where everyone was considered part of God's covenant people. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to love their neighbors as themselves (<a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a>).or if you do not know who he is This highlights the ethical obligation to care for others' property even when the owner is unknown. It underscores the value of integrity and honesty, which are central to biblical teachings. The law provided a framework for maintaining social order and trust within the community, anticipating situations where ownership might be unclear. This principle is akin to the parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>), where assistance is given without regard to personal acquaintance.you are to take the animal home to remain with you This instruction reflects the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel, where livestock was a valuable asset. Taking the animal home ensured its safety and well-being, demonstrating stewardship and responsibility. This act of care can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), caring for His flock and ensuring their safety.until your brother comes seeking it This phrase implies a hopeful expectation that the rightful owner will eventually claim their property. It reflects the biblical principle of restoration and reconciliation, where lost things are returned to their rightful place. This mirrors the parable of the lost sheep (<a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a>), where there is rejoicing over the recovery of what was lost.then you can return it to him The act of returning the animal signifies the fulfillment of one's duty and the restoration of justice. It reinforces the biblical theme of restitution, as seen in <a href="/exodus/22.htm">Exodus 22:1-4</a>, where laws about returning stolen or lost property are detailed. This act of returning what is lost can be seen as a reflection of God's redemptive plan, where humanity is restored to a right relationship with Him through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/n/neighbor/brother.htm">Neighbor/Brother</a> Represents fellow Israelites or community members, emphasizing the importance of community responsibility. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lost_animal.htm">Lost Animal</a> Symbolizes property or possessions that belong to another, highlighting the importance of stewardship and responsibility. 5. <a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a> The context in which these laws are given, as the Israelites prepare to live in a new community under God's covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> The law emphasizes the importance of caring for the community by safeguarding others' property. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship.htm">Stewardship</a> Believers are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to them, including the property of others. <a href="/topical/l/love_in_action.htm">Love in Action</a> Returning lost property is a practical expression of love and respect for one's neighbor. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_trustworthiness.htm">Integrity and Trustworthiness</a> Upholding these laws builds trust within the community and reflects God's character. <a href="/topical/p/proactive_kindness.htm">Proactive Kindness</a> The law encourages proactive efforts to restore what is lost, reflecting God's restorative nature.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_homelessness.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on homelessness?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_thank_and_praise_god.htm">How does your home reflect your faith and values?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_6_14_avoid_division.htm">In 2 Corinthians 6:14, how can 'not being yoked to unbelievers' avoid promoting division or discrimination in society?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_prefer_obedience_over_sacrifice.htm">While Leviticus 4 describes an intricate sacrificial system, why do other parts of the Bible suggest that God desires obedience over sacrifice (e.g., 1 Samuel 15:22)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>If וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not your brother אָחִ֛יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) does not לֹ֨א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no live near you, קָר֥וֹב (qā·rō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> Near or if you do not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no know who he is, יְדַעְתּ֑וֹ (yə·ḏa‘·tōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know you are to take וַאֲסַפְתּוֹ֙ (wa·’ă·sap̄·tōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove the animal אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to home בֵּיתֶ֔ךָ (bê·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house to remain וְהָיָ֣ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you עִמְּךָ֗ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with until עַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while your brother אָחִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) comes seeking it; דְּרֹ֤שׁ (də·rōš) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship then you can return it to him. וַהֲשֵׁבֹת֖וֹ (wa·hă·šê·ḇō·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Deuteronomy 22:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:2 If your brother isn't near to you (Deut. 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