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DA25
Not Defrauding Our Neighbor

DA25

We are not to defraud our neighbor.

Category: Neighbours & Brothers

Type: Negative

Form: Explicit

Source dataset: New Testament

Uniqueness: Not unique

Classical commandment: No

New Covenant Literal Application

Applies to Person Categories: Not specified

Literal Application: Not specified

More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application

The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.

It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.

This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.

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Bible references

Supportive NT Scriptures
  • Acts 13:10
  • Colossians 3:9-10
  • Ephesians 4:25
  • James 5:4
Supportive OT Scriptures
  • Exodus 23:7
  • Jeremiah 6:13
  • Leviticus 5:21-22
  • Leviticus 19:11
  • Mark 10:19
  • Micah 6:11
  • Proverbs 20:17
  • Proverbs 22:23

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Commentary

Rabbi Michael Rudolph

Defrauding means intentionally dealing falsely. It is often encountered in matters involving money but can involve agreements of any kind. Reneging on a promise that is not connected to receiving something of value in return may be wrong and unkind, but it is not fraud because the nature of fraud is to intentionally misrepresent and deceive another for the purpose of gaining an advantage or benefit. A person may be damaged by relying on a misrepresentation, but the misrepresentation is not fraud unless it is intentional. There are an infinite number of ways that fraud can occur; here are just a few for clarification: • “A” sells “B” a widget as workable, knowing that the widget is defective. • “A” lies about his credentials and experience to gain employment. • “A” falsely expresses love for “B” and marries “B” solely for the purpose of acquiring ownership of “B’s” property.


Copyright © Michael Rudolph and Daniel C. Juster, The Law of Messiah - Torah from a New Covenant Perspective - Volume 3

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