Definition and Context:
Robbing, in the biblical context, refers to the act of taking something unlawfully from another person or entity. It is considered a sin and a violation of God's commandments. The Bible addresses robbing in various forms, including theft, deceit, and withholding what is due to others, including God.

Biblical References:

1. The Eighth Commandment:
The prohibition against robbing is rooted in the Ten Commandments, specifically the eighth commandment: "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15). This commandment establishes the moral foundation against taking what does not belong to oneself.

2. Robbing God:
The concept of robbing extends beyond interpersonal relationships to one's relationship with God. In Malachi 3:8-10 , the prophet Malachi confronts the Israelites for robbing God by withholding tithes and offerings:
"Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts. "See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."

3. Social Justice and Robbing the Poor:
The Bible frequently addresses the issue of robbing the poor and vulnerable. Proverbs 22:22-23 warns against exploiting the poor:
"Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them."

4. Robbing as a Sign of Wickedness:
Robbing is often associated with wickedness and unrighteousness. In Isaiah 61:8 , God expresses His disdain for robbery:
"For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them."

5. New Testament Teachings:
The New Testament continues to uphold the prohibition against robbing. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 , Paul lists thieves among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God:
"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."

Moral and Ethical Implications:
Robbing is not merely a legal issue but a moral and spiritual one. It reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's righteousness and justice. The Bible calls believers to live with integrity, respect for others' property, and a commitment to justice and generosity. The act of robbing, whether from individuals or God, is a breach of trust and a failure to love one's neighbor as oneself (Mark 12:31).

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for any form of robbing, whether through dishonest gain, withholding what is due, or failing to honor God with their resources. Repentance and restitution are vital steps in addressing the sin of robbing, as seen in the example of Zacchaeus, who, upon encountering Jesus, pledged to repay fourfold anyone he had defrauded (Luke 19:8).(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rob.2417. hierosulos -- robbing temples
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Wesley Sings a Scotch Psalm
... I then met the society and told them plainly that none could stay with us unless
he would part with all sin; particularly, robbing the King, selling or buying ...
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Conclusion.
... Is not this robbing God? And how is it with the favors of his hand? Have not the
crucibles of your selfish hearts melted and moulded them into household gods? ...
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Book ii. Believers have Always Found their Satisfaction in that ...
... They break up the absolute unity of God by assigning differences of nature where
all is clearly common to Each; they deny the Father by robbing the Son of His ...
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Concerning the Revolt of the Trachonites; How Sylleus Accused ...
... Trachonites spread a report as if he were dead, and revolted from his dominion,
and betook themselves again to their accustomed way of robbing their neighbors ...
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The Eighth Commandment
... [2] There is stealing from others. A stealing away souls, as heretics, by robbing
men of the truth, rob them of their souls. Stealing money and goods. There is. ...
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The Government of India.
... like the Pindarees, who scarcely professed to be anything else than marauders, allowed
to roam over fertile and populous regions in their robbing and murdering ...
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I am Joseph of Arimath??a, who Begged from Pilate the Body of the ...
... [2033] And he set his hand to robbing the multitude of the Jews, and stole the law
[2034] itself in Jerusalem, and stripped naked the daughter of Caiaphas, who ...
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Seeking Richly Rewarded
... dishonest. We would not take a word of God that does not belong to us, lest
we should deceive ourselves, and be guilty of robbing God. ...
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The Personality of the Holy Spirit.
... If the Holy Spirit is a person, and a Divine Person, and we do not know Him as such,
then we are robbing a Divine Being of the worship and the faith and the ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter i the personality of.htm

Evans -- the Fall and Recovery of Man
... Thus man joined in league with hell against heaven; with demons of the bottomless
pit against the almighty maker and benefactor; robbing God of the obedience ...
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Robbing (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rob. Multi-Version Concordance
Robbing (7 Occurrences). Luke 6:29 To him who gives ...
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Keilah (16 Occurrences)
... It was a city with gates and bars (1 Samuel 23:7). The Philistines came against
it and commenced robbing the threshing-floors. David ...
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Robbery (18 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The act or practice of robbing; theft. 2. (n.)
The crime of robbing. See Rob. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
/r/robbery.htm - 16k

Outer (98 Occurrences)
... Luke 6:29 To him who gives you a blow on one side of the face offer the other side
also; and to him who is robbing you of your outer garment refuse not the ...
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Onesimus (2 Occurrences)
... Useful, a slave who, after robbing his master Philemon (qv) at Colosse, fled to
Rome, where he was converted by the apostle Paul, who sent him back to his ...
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Floors (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 23:1 David was told, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah,
and are robbing the threshing floors." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS ...
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Threshing-floors (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 23:1 And they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines are fighting
against Keilah, and are robbing the threshing-floors. (See JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Rob (27 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 23:1 David was told, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah,
and are robbing the threshing floors." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV ...
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Refuse (103 Occurrences)
... Luke 6:29 To him who gives you a blow on one side of the face offer the other side
also; and to him who is robbing you of your outer garment refuse not the ...
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Robbeth (2 Occurrences)

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