Proverbs 28:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who steals from their father or mother and says, 'This isn't wrong,' is no different from someone who destroys everything around them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is warning that stealing from your parents while justifying it makes you as destructive as someone who ruins everything they touch.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, honoring and caring for parents was one of the most sacred duties, rooted in the Ten Commandments. Children were expected to support their aging parents, and robbing them was seen as a betrayal of the most fundamental family bonds. This proverb likely addressed the practice of some who would take their parents' resources while rationalizing their actions.

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