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 each other, “Obviously, we are being punished for what we did to our brother. We saw his deep distress when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this trouble has come to us.”
Genesis 43:12
Take twice as much money with you. Return the money that was returned to you in the top of your bags. Perhaps it was a mistake.

How then

Genesis 44:7
They said to him, “Why does my lord say these things? Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.
Exodus 20:15
Do not steal.
Deuteronomy 5:19
Do not steal.
Matthew 19:18
“Which ones?” he asked Him. Jesus answered:

Do not murder;
do not commit adultery;
do not steal;
do not bear false witness;
Romans 13:9
The commandments:

Do not commit adultery;
do not murder;
do not steal;
do not covet;


and whatever other commandment—all are summed up by this: Love your neighbor as yourself.
James 2:10
For whoever keeps the entire law, yet fails in one point, is guilty of breaking it all.

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