Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
Don't move the ancient boundary markers, and don't take over the fields that belong to orphans.
This verse is warning against taking advantage of vulnerable people by stealing their property or moving property lines to cheat them.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israelite society, boundary stones were physical markers that defined property lines and were protected by laws in the Mosaic code to prevent theft and disputes over land. This verse specifically warns against the dishonest practice of moving these landmarks, which was seen as a form of stealing, and also cautions against exploiting the fields of the fatherless, who were vulnerable orphans without a family advocate to protect their inheritance. Such actions were not only illegal but were viewed as violations of God's commands for justice and care for the weak, as emphasized in other parts of the Old Testament.
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