Prophecy in
You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.
Context
This command is given in the context of fair treatment and justice, particularly in labor and work. It is part of a series of laws aimed at ensuring justice and fairness among the Israelites.
Fulfillment
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Fulfilled in1 Corinthians 9:9-10
The Apostle Paul cites this law to illustrate the principle that workers deserve to benefit from their labor, applying it to the rights of those who preach the gospel to receive material support.
Theological significance
This law underscores the biblical principle of fairness and justice in labor, which is extended in the New Testament to support the idea that those who work in ministry should be supported by those they serve.
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