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Stealing

See THEFT.

In the Bible

5

Verses where Stealing is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Deuteronomy 24:7

    If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.

  • Ephesians 4:28

    He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

  • Hosea 4:2

    Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.

  • Romans 2:21

    you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

  • Titus 2:10

    not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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