4 And the Lord appointed him ruler over all, and subjected to him all things under his hands, and made them dumb and made them dull that they be commanded of man, and be in subjection and obedience to him. (2EN) 5 Thus also the Lord created every man lord over all his possessions. (2EN) 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 58:4–6
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