Deuteronomy 24:7
If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel,.... Whether grown up or little, male or female, an Israelite or a proselyte, or a freed servant; all, as Maimonides (f) says,…
Here is, I. Provision made for the preservation and confirmation of love between new-married people, Deu 24:5. This fitly follows upon the laws concerning divorce, which would be prevented if their…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Against Manstealing. If a man be found (see Deu 21:1; Deu 22:22) stealing a brother(see on Deu 15:2) Israelite, and playing the owner(see Deu 21:14) he shall die: so shalt thou put away the evil, etc.…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture