KJV ORIGINAL
Neither shalt thou steal.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not steal.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people not to take anything that belongs to someone else.
📚 Historical Context
Deuteronomy 5:19 is part of the Ten Commandments, which God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This commandment prohibits stealing, underscoring the need for honesty and respect for property in a society where resources were limited and communal living was essential. It was delivered in the context of establishing a moral code for the nation of Israel to maintain justice and order among the tribes.
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