Leviticus 19:11
New International Version
“’Do not steal. “’Do not lie. “’Do not deceive one another.

New Living Translation
“Do not steal. “Do not deceive or cheat one another.

English Standard Version
“You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another.

Berean Standard Bible
You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.

King James Bible
Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

New King James Version
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

New American Standard Bible
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

NASB 1995
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

NASB 1977
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

Amplified Bible
‘You shall not steal, nor deal deceptively, nor lie to one another.

Christian Standard Bible
“Do not steal. Do not act deceptively or lie to one another.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must not steal. You must not act deceptively or lie to one another.

American Standard Version
Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deal falsely, nor lie one to another.

Contemporary English Version
Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

English Revised Version
Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deal falsely, nor lie one to another.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Never steal, lie, or deceive your neighbor.

Good News Translation
"Do not steal or cheat or lie.

International Standard Version
"You are not to steal or lie or deal falsely with your neighbor.

Majority Standard Bible
You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.

NET Bible
"'You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.

New Heart English Bible
"'You shall not steal; neither shall you deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

World English Bible
“‘You shall not steal. “‘You shall not lie. “‘You shall not deceive one another.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You do not steal, nor feign, nor lie—each against his fellow.

Young's Literal Translation
'Ye do not steal, nor feign, nor lie one against his fellow.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ye shall not steal and ye shall not deceive, and ye shall not lie each to his neighbor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall not steal. You shall not lie, neither shall any man deceive his neighbour.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall not steal. You shall not lie. Neither shall anyone deceive his neighbor.

New American Bible
You shall not steal. You shall not deceive or speak falsely to one another.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; neither shall you lie to one another.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not steal you shall not lie you shall not cheat, man against his fellow man.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deal falsely, nor lie one to another.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ye shall not steal, ye shall not lie, neither shall one bear false witness as an informer against his neighbour.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Love Your Neighbor
10You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God. 11You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another. 12You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:15-16
You shall not steal. / You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Deuteronomy 5:19-20
You shall not steal. / You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:6
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Jeremiah 9:3-5
“They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.

Hosea 4:1-2
Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.

Zechariah 8:16-17
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.

Psalm 101:7
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.

Micah 6:11-12
Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? / For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Matthew 19:18
“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,

Mark 10:19
You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’”

Luke 18:20
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”

John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.


Treasury of Scripture

You shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

shalt not

Leviticus 6:2
If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;

Exodus 20:15,17
Thou shalt not steal…

Exodus 22:1,7,10-12
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep…

lie one

1 Kings 13:18
He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him.

Psalm 101:7
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

Psalm 116:11
I said in my haste, All men are liars.

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Leviticus 19
1. A repetition of various laws














You must not steal.
This command is part of the Holiness Code, a section of Leviticus (chapters 17-26) that outlines how the Israelites are to live as God's holy people. Stealing violates the trust and community integrity that God desires for His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, theft was a serious offense that disrupted social harmony and economic stability. The command not to steal is reiterated in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:15) and is foundational for maintaining justice and righteousness. In the New Testament, Paul echoes this command in Ephesians 4:28, urging believers to work honestly and share with those in need, reflecting a transformed life in Christ.

You must not lie or deceive one another.
Lying and deception are condemned because they undermine relationships and community trust. In the biblical context, truthfulness is a reflection of God's character, who is described as a God of truth (Deuteronomy 32:4). The prohibition against lying is also found in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16), emphasizing its importance in maintaining justice and social order. Deception is seen as a tool of the enemy, as illustrated in the story of the serpent in Genesis 3. In the New Testament, Jesus identifies Himself as "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), and believers are called to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). This command highlights the call to live in integrity and honesty, reflecting the nature of Christ in our interactions with others.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including the instructions found in Leviticus.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, as they were being formed into a holy nation.

3. Mount Sinai
The place where Moses received the Law from God, including the commandments found in Leviticus.

4. The Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people, where the laws were to be upheld.

5. The Covenant
The agreement between God and the Israelites, which included the laws and commandments as a guide for holy living.
Teaching Points
Integrity in Relationships
The command not to steal or deceive is foundational for building trust and integrity in our relationships with others.

Reflecting God's Character
As God's people, we are called to reflect His holiness and truthfulness in our actions and words.

Community Impact
Living truthfully and honestly strengthens the community of believers and serves as a witness to the world.

Personal Accountability
Each believer is responsible for their actions and must strive to live in accordance with God's standards.

Spiritual Growth
Adhering to these commands is part of the sanctification process, helping us grow in Christlikeness.(11) Ye shall not steal.--This injunction, which forms the eighth commandment of the Decalogue (Exodus 20:15), most probably has here a primary reference to the conduct of the owners of fields and vineyards. They are cautioned that by depriving the poor of his prescribed right to the corner of the fields, and to the gleanings of the harvest and vintage, they commit theft. Hence the Jewish canonists laid it down that he who puts a basket under a vine at the time of gathering grapes robs the poor.

Verse 11. - Stealing, cheating, and lying are classed together as kindred sins (see chapter Leviticus 6:2, where an example is given of theft performed by means of lying; cf. Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You must not
לֹ֖א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

steal.
תִּגְנֹ֑בוּ (tiḡ·nō·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive

You must not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

lie
תְכַחֲשׁ֥וּ (ṯə·ḵa·ḥă·šū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3584: To disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean

or deceive
תְשַׁקְּר֖וּ (ṯə·šaq·qə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8266: To do or deal falsely

one
אִ֥ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

another.
בַּעֲמִיתֽוֹ׃ (ba·‘ă·mî·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5997: Companionship, a comrade, kindred man


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