Steal
Steal
(, ). The Mosaic law on the subject of stealing is contained in Exodus 22 and consists of the following enactments:
1. He who stole and killed an ox or a sheep was to restore five oxen for the ox, and four sheep for the sheep.
2. If the stolen animal was found alive, the thief was to restore double.
3. If a man was found stealing in a dwelling house at night and was killed in the act, the homicide was not held guilty of murder.
4. If the act was committed during daylight, the thief might not be killed, but was bound to make full restitution or be sold into slavery.
5. If money or goods deposited in a man’s house were stolen therefrom, the thief, when detected, was to pay double; but
6. If the thief could not be found, the master of the house was to be examined before the judges.
7. If an animal given in charge to a man to keep was stolen from him, i.e. through his negligence, he was to make restitution to the owner. SEE OATH. There seems to be no reason to suppose that the law underwent any alteration in Solomon’s time, as Michaelis supposes; the expression in Pro 6:30-31 is that a thief detected in stealing should restore sevenfold, i.e. to the full amount, and for this purpose even give all the substance of his house, and thus in case of failure be liable to servitude (Michaelis, Laws of Moses, 284). On the other hand, see Bertheau on Proverbs 6; and Keil, Arch. Hebr. 154. Man stealing was punishable with death (Exo 21:16; Deu 24:7). Invasion of right in land was strictly forbidden (27:17; Isa 5:8; Mic 2:2). SEE THEFT.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
STEAL
There are many reasons why people steal, but the common feature of all stealing is that the thief unlawfully takes what belongs to someone else. For some people stealing is part of their way of life, and they may even have deliberately set out on a path of robbery and violence (Jdg 9:25; Luk 10:30; Joh 10:10). For others stealing is contrary to their normal behaviour, but they may have been overcome by temptation in a moment of weakness (Jos 7:21; 1Co 10:12-13). Covetousness and greed are usually the cause of stealing (Mic 2:2; Jam 1:14-15; Jam 4:1-2; see COVET), though some people steal because they are poor and in desperate need (Pro 30:8-9).
Regardless of the reason, stealing is wrong, though there may be degrees of seriousness. A hungry man who steals food is not as bad as a lustful man who steals anothers wife (Pro 6:30-35). People who steal can easily have the appearance of respectability. Through deceit and cunning, they may be able to cheat the government, outclass their rivals and exploit the defenceless, but any dishonesty in such matters is still a form of stealing (1Ki 21:1-15; Pro 21:6; Isa 1:23; Mic 6:10-13; Joh 12:4-6; Rom 13:6-7).
Those found guilty of stealing should make repayment to the lawful owner, as well as pay the legal penalty (Exo 20:15; Exo 22:1-4). The thief that becomes a Christian must not be satisfied merely with correcting the past and deciding to earn an honest living in the future. There must be the added goal of giving generously to those in need (Eph 4:28).
Fuente: Bridgeway Bible Dictionary
Steal
“to steal,” akin to kleptes, “a thief” (cp. Eng., “kleptomania”), occurs in Mat 6:19-20; Mat 19:18; Mat 27:64; Mat 28:13; Mar 10:19; Luk 18:20; Joh 10:10; Rom 2:21 (twice); Rom 13:9; Eph 4:28 (twice).
Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Steal
Joh 10:10 (b) False teachers do take away from human hearts the possibilities of GOD’s approval and the blessing of GOD’s presence. They take away from Christians the possibility of a reward, and with the unsaved they remove their opportunity to be saved.