Why did G-d say an Ox that is treading the grain should not be muzzled? ~ Cross reference of 1 Corinthians 9:9 to Deuteronomy 25:4
Paul quotes Deuteronomy 25:4 to assert that as a founder of the Corinthian church he is entitled to material benefit from the people. He then says he is not in for any benefits but is focused on benefiting them. I am not clear if Paul is comparing himself to the ox or the owner of the ox but he seems to be saying that when G-d said not to muzzle the ox, he did not have the good for the ox in mind but the owner of the grain. Deuteronomy 25 is talking about not muzzling the ox when it is treading the grain because it is wicked on the part of the owner to muzzle the ox while it treads the grain all day desiring to get some grain. G-d says it should be allowed to eat the husk[grain] it is treading, Paul twists the passage to assert that G-d is not concerned about the ox but is talking about the owner being able to enjoy the grain because he put effort to grow the crop. All Images are links to Google Images. Copyright violations not intended. All Greek Text references are from NIV and Tanak...