When thou comest into thy neighbour’s vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel.
When you walk through your neighbor's vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want to satisfy your hunger. But you must not take any grapes away with you in a basket or container.
This verse teaches that while you can satisfy your immediate hunger from someone else's vineyard, you shouldn't take advantage by carrying fruit away for later.
📚 Historical Context
This law was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, establishing agricultural ethics for their new settled lifestyle. It balanced the need for hospitality and care for travelers or workers with protecting property owners from theft. This principle likely applied to hired workers, travelers, or neighbors passing through someone's land.
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