Proverbs 28:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →One who steals from parents and claims innocence aligns with destructive forces.
The Context of Proverbs 28:24
A proverb about the gravity of betraying parents through theft and denial.
What Does Proverbs 28:24 Mean?
To rob one's own father or mother is a betrayal of the deepest bonds of kinship and gratitude. Such theft violates not only the law but the natural order of family care and honor. To commit this act and then claim it is no transgression is to add insult to injury—to refuse to acknowledge the wrong.
One who does this places himself in the company of a destroyer. He has already become, in effect, a destroyer himself—destroying trust, destroying family bonds, destroying the moral foundation of his own household. He stands with the forces that tear down rather than build up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 28:24
What does Proverbs 28:24 mean?
One who steals from parents and claims innocence aligns with destructive forces.
What is the context of Proverbs 28:24?
A proverb about the gravity of betraying parents through theft and denial.