Paul applies Deuteronomy's ox-muzzling law as a principle for supporting ministers — typological/principled use of OT law
Q&A: example of principled OT law application
Paul cites Deuteronomy's prohibition on muzzling an ox while it treads grain (Deut. 25:4) to argue that ministers of the gospel should be financially supported by their congregations (1 Cor. 9). The law is not applied literally but its underlying principle (do not exploit those serving you) is transferred to a new context. Winger labels this viewing the law as wisdom.
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