Translations
Modern
Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger.
Traditional
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
Literal
They do not despise the thief if he steals to fill his soul when he is hungry,
Latin
Non grandis est culpa cum quis furatus fuerit: furatur enim ut esurientem impleat animam;
Original
Hebrew
English
Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger.
Notes
Sevenfold likely means "a large amount" because the law did not require such high repayment (see Exodus 22:1, 4, 9).
This passage highlights the serious danger of having a relationship with another man's wife (see also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 7:1–27).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Fine: (A Penalty) Restitution: To be Made for Theft Theft and Thieves: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning