Robbers, as depicted in the Bible, are individuals who engage in theft and violence, often preying upon travelers and the vulnerable. The Scriptures provide numerous references to robbers, illustrating both their actions and the moral and spiritual implications of their deeds.

1. Old Testament References:

· Proverbs 1:10-15: This passage warns against the enticement of sinners, including robbers, who seek to ambush the innocent and share in ill-gotten gain. The text advises, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, 'Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause...' do not walk in the way with them; keep your foot from their path."

· Jeremiah 7:9-11: The prophet Jeremiah condemns the people of Judah for their false sense of security in the temple while committing various sins, including robbery. "Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal and follow other gods you have not known, and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, 'We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations'?"

· Hosea 6:9: The prophet Hosea compares the priests to bands of robbers, highlighting the corruption and violence among those who should be leading the people in righteousness. "As marauders lie in ambush for a man, so do bands of priests; they murder on the road to Shechem and commit atrocities."

2. New Testament References:

· Matthew 21:13: Jesus condemns the money changers and merchants in the temple, declaring, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'" This statement underscores the misuse of sacred spaces for dishonest gain.

· Luke 10:30-37: In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus describes a man who falls among robbers, who strip him, beat him, and leave him half-dead. This parable emphasizes the call to love and care for one's neighbor, contrasting the actions of the robbers with the compassion of the Samaritan.

· John 10:1: Jesus uses the imagery of a thief and a robber to describe those who do not enter the sheepfold by the gate. "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber."

3. Moral and Spiritual Implications:

· 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Paul lists robbers among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God, emphasizing the seriousness of such sin. "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."

· Ephesians 4:28: Paul exhorts believers to abandon theft and instead work honestly. "He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need."

The biblical portrayal of robbers serves as a caution against the destructive nature of greed and violence, urging individuals to pursue righteousness and integrity.Proverbs 1:11-16
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privately for the innocent without cause:
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Concerning the Ministry.
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On the Opinion of Dionysius.
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A Great Religious Awakening.
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A Great Religious Awakening
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The World, Created by God, Still Cherished and Protected by Him. ...
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The Blossoming Desert.
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Of Immediate Revelation.
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