Deuteronomy 19:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour's landmark, which they of old time have set in thine inheritance, which thou shalt inherit in the land that the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Do not move property boundary markers; respect ancient landmarks that define land ownership.
The Context of Deuteronomy 19:14
A law protecting property boundaries from fraudulent removal.
What Does Deuteronomy 19:14 Mean?
This verse shifts to a different law: protection of land boundaries. Landmarks—stones or other markers set by previous owners—define property lines. Moving a landmark is theft in disguise, claiming another's land by deception. The phrase 'which they of old time have set' acknowledges these are established, known boundaries, not disputed.
Respect for landmarks is respect for the covenant inheritance. Each family's land is their heritage from God; tampering with boundaries violates both the property rights of your neighbor and the integrity of the system by which God's promise is distributed fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 19:14
What does Deuteronomy 19:14 mean?
Do not move property boundary markers; respect ancient landmarks that define land ownership.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 19:14?
A law protecting property boundaries from fraudulent removal.