Home / Library / You Shall Not Steal Notable Quote "Thou shalt not steal." — The Bible From Book of Exodus (p. 20:15) Context: The 8th Commandment (Protestant numbering). Exodus 20:15, King James Version. The foundational Biblical prohibition on theft, which underlies natural law arguments for property rights in Western political philosophy. Topics home Property key Property Rights balance Natural Law balance Natural Rights verified Ethics balance Justice