[[1Co 9:9]] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?   =Written for For it is written in the law of Moses=This is our sakesauthority. The law did not pass away, but Paul is showing that the intent of the law is hidden in the law.  =Inference=Paul uses inference to elucidate the scripture. :'mouth' is not included in [[De 25:4]], but what other part of the body would one muzzle? Who else could it be :'corn' is not included in [[De 25:4]]. The Hebrew word is generic for any kind of grain or cereal that has a husk which requires separating a husk from the kernel. It is inferred from 'threshing'. =Does God take care foroxen?=The question is not rhetorical. The answer is not obvious. :God? Certainly nottakes care of the sparrows, so he must take care of oxen.::But oxen are domesticated, given to the care of men. :He has no need to write things provided for himselfthem by means of giving them a caretaker.::But men can be cruel; beating, starving, overworking, those in their care. :Jesus? Yes. Jesus said that all the scripture speak So he teaches men to be kind, gentle and fair to their beasts of himburden. <ref>Christ in all the scriptures</ref>God gave beasts to men, not to minimize their labor, but to teach them of himself:Us? Elohim-Israel.  =Written for our sakes=Of course. Since we are separated from God by ignorance; Elohim, he makes himself known through revelation; Israel. :The cow? No. The cow has been given =Shift from Ox to man to have dominion over. By instructing us in the care of animals, he instructs us in his own character.=