KJV ORIGINAL
Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Some people move property boundary markers to steal land; they violently steal flocks of animals and use them for their own benefit.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how wicked people cheat others by stealing their property and livestock through dishonest and violent means.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, property boundaries were marked by stone landmarks that legally defined who owned what land. Moving these markers was considered theft and was strictly forbidden by law. Livestock represented wealth and livelihood for families, so stealing flocks was devastating to the victims' survival.
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