Deuteronomy 5:19
New International Version
“You shall not steal.

New Living Translation
“You must not steal.

English Standard Version
“‘And you shall not steal.

Berean Standard Bible
You shall not steal.

King James Bible
Neither shalt thou steal.

New King James Version
‘You shall not steal.

New American Standard Bible
‘You shall not steal.

NASB 1995
‘You shall not steal.

NASB 1977
‘You shall not steal.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘You shall not steal.

Amplified Bible
‘You shall not steal.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not steal.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not steal.

American Standard Version
Neither shalt thou steal.

Contemporary English Version
Do not steal.

English Revised Version
Neither shalt thou steal.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Never steal.

Good News Translation
"'Do not steal.

International Standard Version
"'You are not to steal.

Majority Standard Bible
You shall not steal.

NET Bible
You must not steal.

New Heart English Bible
"Do not steal.

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither shalt thou steal.

World English Bible
“You shall not steal.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You do not steal.

Young's Literal Translation
'Thou dost not steal.

Smith's Literal Translation
and thou shalt not steal.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt not steal.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall not commit theft.

New American Bible
You shall not steal.

New Revised Standard Version
Neither shall you steal.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall not steal.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not steal.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917


Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt not steal.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Ten Commandments
18You shall not commit adultery. 19You shall not steal. 20You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:15
You shall not steal.

Leviticus 19:11
You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.

Proverbs 6:30-31
Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger. / Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.

Proverbs 11:1
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Proverbs 21:6
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Jeremiah 7:9-10
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?

Hosea 4:1-2
Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.

Zechariah 5:3-4
Then he told me, “This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, every perjurer will be removed. / I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.”

Matthew 19:18
“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Mark 10:19
You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’”

Luke 18:20
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”

Romans 13:9
The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Neither shall you steal.

Exodus 20:15
Thou shalt not steal.

Romans 13:9
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

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You shall not
This phrase is a direct command from God, emphasizing the imperative nature of the instruction. In Hebrew, the phrase is "לֹא תִּגְנֹב" (lo tignov), which is a clear prohibition. The use of "shall not" indicates a timeless and universal principle that transcends cultural and historical contexts. It is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate that reflects God's moral law. This command is part of the Decalogue, or Ten Commandments, which were given to Moses on Mount Sinai and are foundational to Judeo-Christian ethics. The imperative form underscores the seriousness with which God views the act of stealing, highlighting the expectation of obedience from His people.

steal
The Hebrew word for "steal" is "גָּנַב" (ganav), which means to take something secretly or by stealth. This commandment addresses the respect for personal property and the rights of others. In the ancient Near Eastern context, theft was a significant offense that disrupted social harmony and trust within the community. The prohibition against stealing is not limited to physical possessions but extends to any form of dishonest gain, including deception and fraud. This commandment calls believers to a life of integrity and honesty, reflecting God's character. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of contentment and reliance on God's provision, as opposed to coveting and taking what belongs to others. The broader biblical narrative reinforces this principle, as seen in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, who emphasize love for one's neighbor and the pursuit of righteousness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You shall not
וְלֹ֖֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

steal.
תִּֿגְנֹֽ֔ב׃ (tḡə·nōḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive


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