Theft

Theft was strictly forbidden in the Bible; in fact, it is one of the Ten Commandments. There were a number of different punishments for stealing, the type depending on what it was that was stolen.

Theft of Animals

Related Bible passages

Exodus 22.1 - Exodus 22.3 Exodus 21.16

Administration & Society

Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice in the New Testament

Administration of Justice in the Old Testament

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