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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“You must not plow with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You shall not plow with an ox [a clean animal] and a donkey [an unclean animal] together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't hitch an ox and a donkey to your plow at the same time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Never plow with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Do not hitch an ox and a donkey together for plowing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Don't plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must not plow with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You do not plow with an ox and with a donkey together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Thou dost not plow with an ox and with an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plough with an ox and ass together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You shall not till with an ox and a donkey at the same time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall not drive a plow with an ox and with a donkey together.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=6022" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Various Laws</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Do 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. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><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.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm" title="2790: ṯa·ḥă·rōš (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To cut in, engrave, plow, devise.">plow</a> <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm" title="7794: bə·šō·wr- (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.). From shuwr; a bullock.">with an ox</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ū·ḇa·ḥă·mōr (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">and a donkey</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">yoked together.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-19.htm">Leviticus 19:19</a></span><br />You are to keep My statutes. You shall not crossbreed two different kinds of livestock; you shall not sow your fields with two kinds of seed; and you shall not wear clothing made of two kinds of material.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">1 Corinthians 9:9-10</a></span><br />For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned? / Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-1.htm">Deuteronomy 14:1-2</a></span><br />You are sons of the LORD your God; do not cut yourselves or shave your foreheads on behalf of the dead, / for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/11-44.htm">Leviticus 11:44-45</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a></span><br />Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16-17</a></span><br />Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a></span><br />So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-5.htm">Romans 8:5-8</a></span><br />Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. / The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">2 Timothy 2:21</a></span><br />So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:22</a></span><br />Abstain from every form of evil.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall not plow with an ox and an ass together.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-16</a></b></br> Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Plough</a> <a href="/exodus/34-21.htm">Ploughing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Plow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/25-5.htm">Yoked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/28-31.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-31.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-4.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">Plough</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Ploughing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">Plow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-10.htm">Yoked</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.</b><br>This command is part of a series of laws in <a href="/deuteronomy/22.htm">Deuteronomy 22</a> that address various aspects of daily life for the Israelites. The instruction not to yoke an ox and a donkey together for plowing can be understood on multiple levels.<p><b>Do not plow</b><br>Plowing is a fundamental agricultural activity, essential for preparing the ground for planting crops. In ancient Israel, agriculture was the backbone of society, and the success of crops was crucial for survival. This command highlights the importance of proper agricultural practices, which were often seen as a reflection of one's obedience to God's laws.<p><b>with an ox and a donkey</b><br>The ox and the donkey are two different types of animals with distinct characteristics. The ox is a clean animal according to Levitical law (<a href="/leviticus/11-3.htm">Leviticus 11:3</a>), while the donkey is considered unclean (<a href="/leviticus/11-4.htm">Leviticus 11:4</a>). This distinction between clean and unclean animals is significant in the context of Israelite law and worship, symbolizing the separation between what is holy and what is common.<p><b>yoked together</b><br>Yoking two different animals together would create an imbalance, as they have different strengths, sizes, and temperaments. This could lead to inefficient plowing and unnecessary strain on the animals. The yoke is also a symbol of partnership and unity, and this law underscores the importance of harmony and equality in partnerships. In a broader sense, it can be seen as a metaphor for relationships and alliances, warning against unequal partnerships that can lead to discord.<br><br>This command can be connected to the New Testament teaching in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14</a>, where believers are advised not to be "unequally yoked" with unbelievers. This principle emphasizes the importance of spiritual compatibility and shared values in relationships.<br><br>In a typological sense, the ox can be seen as a type of Christ, who bears the burden of our sins and leads us in righteousness. The donkey, often associated with stubbornness and burden-bearing, contrasts with the purity and strength of the ox. This juxtaposition can serve as a reminder of the need for purity and holiness in our walk with God.<br><br>Overall, this command reflects God's concern for order, harmony, and holiness in all aspects of life, from agricultural practices to personal relationships.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and settle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/ox_and_donkey.htm">Ox and Donkey</a></b><br>Animals commonly used for agricultural work in ancient Israel, representing different strengths and natures.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/agricultural_practices.htm">Agricultural Practices</a></b><br>The context in which this law is given, reflecting the daily life and work of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_unequal_yoking.htm">Principle of Unequal Yoking</a></b><br>The command not to yoke an ox and a donkey together symbolizes the importance of harmony and compatibility in partnerships. This principle can be applied to various aspects of life, including business, marriage, and ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_purity_and_separation.htm">Spiritual Purity and Separation</a></b><br>The law reflects God's desire for His people to maintain spiritual purity and distinctiveness. Believers are called to live in a way that reflects their unique identity in Christ, avoiding alliances that could compromise their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_wisdom_in_daily_life.htm">Practical Wisdom in Daily Life</a></b><br>The command also offers practical wisdom for daily life, encouraging thoughtful and wise decisions in our work and relationships. It reminds us to consider the implications of our partnerships and collaborations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_strength_and_weakness.htm">Symbolism of Strength and Weakness</a></b><br>The ox and donkey represent different strengths and weaknesses. This teaches us to recognize and respect the unique contributions and limitations of others, fostering cooperation and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_will_jesus_do_upon_his_return.htm">What does 'unequally yoked' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'unequally_yoked'_mean.htm">What does "unequally yoked" mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'unequally_yoked'_in_love.htm">What does "unequally yoked" mean in relationships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">plow</span><br /><span class="heb">תַחֲרֹ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·ḥă·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2790.htm">Strong's 2790: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut in, engrave, plow, devise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with an ox</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשׁוֹר־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šō·wr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7794.htm">Strong's 7794: </a> </span><span class="str2">A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a donkey</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַחֲמֹ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇa·ḥă·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[yoked] together.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּֽו׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Deuteronomy 22:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:10 You shall not plow with an ox (Deut. 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