Deuteronomy 19:14

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

No reducirás el término de tu prójimo, el cual señalaron los antiguos en tu heredad, la que poseyeres en la tierra que Jehová tu Dios te da para que la poseas.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse from Deuteronomy warns that you should not move your neighbor's boundary markers. The speaker is God, through Moses, and the key message is to respect others' property and honor established boundaries.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you and your friend each have a piece of land in the backyard. You have a stick marking where your land ends and your friend's begins. This verse is like God saying, 'Don't move that stick to get more space. Respect where the line is.'

Contexto histórico

Moses delivered these words to the Israelites around 1200 BCE, just before they entered the Promised Land. The audience was a nomadic people transitioning to a settled agricultural lifestyle, and the cultural setting emphasized communal living and respect for communal and individual property rights.

Aplicación para hoy

In modern terms, this can apply to not changing the terms of a lease or contract to unfairly benefit yourself. For example, a business owner should not alter the boundaries of a tenant's space without consent.

Temas

• property rights
• justice
• honesty
• respect
• boundaries
• law

Versículos relacionados

• Proverbs 22:28
• Proverbs 23:10
• Joshua 14:1
• Job 24:2
• Matthew 22:21

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does 'landmark' mean in this verse?

In this verse, 'landmark' refers to the markers that defined the boundaries of one's inherited land. These were often physical markers like stones or posts that signified property boundaries.

How does this verse relate to modern real estate?

This verse emphasizes the importance of honoring property boundaries and respecting others' property rights, which is fundamental in modern real estate transactions and disputes.

What are the consequences of moving a neighbor's landmark?

Moving a neighbor's landmark is considered a serious offense because it undermines trust and disrupts the communal order. This can lead to conflict and legal issues.

Can this verse be applied beyond property?

Yes, the principle of respecting boundaries can be applied to personal space, privacy, and the terms of agreements in various relationships, not just property boundaries.