Deuteronomy 5:19 Made Simple

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

This is the eighth of the Ten Commandments that God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses is repeating these commandments to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of the moral foundation for their new society. This simple command protected personal property rights and built trust within the community.

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