Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?

Bible References

The money

Genesis 42:21
Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.”
Genesis 43:12
Take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake.

How then

Genesis 44:7
They said to him, “Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing.
Exodus 20:15
You shall not steal.
Deuteronomy 5:19
You shall not steal.
Matthew 19:18
Then he *said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness;
Romans 13:9
For this, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
James 2:10
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.