Leviticus 19:11

“Ye shall not steal, etc.] Which is the eighth command; (see Gill on “<022015>Exodus 20:15”); though Jarchi thinks something different from that law is here intended; that this is a caution against stealing of money, that in the decalogue against stealing of souls, or men. And it may be observed, that one is expressed in the singular number, the other in the plural, as here, and takes in more; not the actual thief only, but he that sees and is silent, who, as Aben Ezra observes, is even as the thief; and perhaps this follows upon the preceding laws, to suggest, that he that deprives the poor of the corner of the field, and of the gleaning Of the harvest and vintage, is as if he robbed; and…”

“Ye shall not steal--A variety of social duties are inculcated in this passage, chiefly in reference to common and little-thought-of vices to which mankind are exceedingly prone; such as committing petty frauds, or not scrupling to violate truth in transactions of business, ridiculing bodily infirmities, or circulating stories to the prejudice of others. In opposition to these bad habits, a spirit of humanity and brotherly kindness is strongly enforced.”

“Leviticus 19:11 forbids injuries perpetrated by craft; Leviticus 19:13, those perpetrated by violence or power, the conversion of might into right. In Leviticus 19:13 “defraud” should rather be, oppress. return to 'Top of Page'”

“19:11 A society that did not respect the property of others would quickly fall apart internally. To steal was prohibited (Exod 20:15), and those who would deceive or cheat were required to present a guilt offering (see Lev 6:2-7).”

“shall not: Lev 6:2; Exo 20:15, Exo 20:17, Exo 22:1, Exo 22:7, Exo 22:10-12; Deu 5:19; Jer 6:13, Jer 7:9-11; Zac 5:3, Zac 5:4, Zac 8:16, Zac 8:17; Co1 6:8-10; Eph 4:28 lie one: Kg1 13:18; Psa 101:7, Psa 116:11; Jer 9:3-5; Act 5:3, Act 5:4; Rom 3:4; Eph 4:25; Col 3:9; Ti1 1:10; Rev 21:8 Leviticus 19:12”