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Exodus 20:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 20:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not steal.”
Exodus 20:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:15
Thou shalt not steal.'Lo tignov' (לֹא תִגְנֹב) prohibits taking what belongs to another—property rights are sacred. The command assumes private property is legitimate and God-ordained. Theft assaults God's distribution of resources and neighbor's stewardship. The eighth commandment encompasses fraud, embezzlement, wage-theft, failure to pay debts, and governmental confiscation. Paul says thieves must 'steal no more' but 'labor...that he may have to give' (Ephesians 4:28)—transformation from taking to giving. God Himself is supreme owner; we're stewards. Stealing declares dissatisfaction with G...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:15
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“You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not give false testimony, You shall not covet,{TR adds You shall not give false testimony,}{Exodus 20:13-15”
“working with his hands the thing that is good”
“Which ones? Jesus said”
“nor covetous”
“saying”
“We shall find all precious substance”
“but accurate weights are his delight.”