Overview
The Bible addresses stray across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy and Exodus. Closely related themes include Neighbor, Ox, the and Kindness.
Key Bible verses about stray
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.
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.
In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.
Studying stray for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 23:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Deuteronomy and Exodus each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Neighbor, Ox, the and Kindness.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about stray?
The Bible addresses stray across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy and Exodus. Closely related themes include Neighbor, Ox, the and Kindness.
How many Bible verses are about stray?
The Bible references stray in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention stray?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 23:4: “If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”
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