92 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2), Source Book Keys, TELVOL2 LEVITICUS | 25:43 ruthlessly — LEV1090 In Sefer Chasidim, several passages manda... LEV1090 In Sefer Chasidim, several passages mandate the sympathetic and fair treatment of animals. Thus, it is permitted to use an animal for work, but one who puts too heavy a burden on it, or beats an animal that is having trouble walking, will be brought by God to judgment for having "caused sorrow to a living creature." [The condemnation of those who overwork animals brings to mind the Torah's command to not treat employees in a ruthless manner [this verse]]. Share Print Source KeyTELVOL2Verse25:43Keyword(s)ruthlesslySource Page(s)315-6 Switch article LEVITICUS | 25:43 ruthlessly — LEV1091 See [[DEUT610]] Deuteronomy 5:14 rest MEI... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 25:43 ruthlessly — LEV1092 The biblical verse that forbids people fr... Next Article