6 The Lord will not judge a single soul of beast for man's sake, but adjudges the souls of men to their beasts in this world; for men have a special place. (2EN)
2 Enoch 58:6
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2 Enoch 59:1–2
1 WHOEVER defiles the soul of beasts, defiles his own soul. (2EN) 2 For man brings clean animals to make sacrifice for sin, that he may have cure of his soul. (2EN)
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17 I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.” 18 I said to myself, “As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts.” 19 For the fates of…
2 Enoch 59:5–6
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Proverbs 12:9–11
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Epistle of Barnabas 4:11–13
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