4 Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out [the corn].
A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
For in the law of Moses it is written, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that is treading out corn. Is God occupied about the oxen, or does he say [it] altogether for our sakes? For for our sakes it has been written, that the plougher should plough in hope, and he that treads out corn, in hope of partaking of [it].
And Ephraim is a trained heifer, that loveth to tread out [the corn]; I have passed over upon her fair neck: I will make Ephraim to draw; Judah shall plough, Jacob shall break his clods.
Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching; for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman [is] worthy of his hire.
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 25 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 25
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Deu 25:1-4
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Deu 25:5-12
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Deu 25:13-19
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