Exodus 20:17

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 57:17 Related theme

Isaiah 57:17 shows God's anger over unjust gain, revealing divine judgment on covetousness.

Hebrews 13:5 commands contentment and freedom from love of money, directly countering the coveting forbidden here.

In 1 Timothy 6:6-10, the love of money is linked to coveting, showing how discontent breeds all kinds of evil.

In Colossians 3:5, covetousness is explicitly called idolatry, elevating the sin's gravity beyond mere desire.

Romans 7:7 Citation

In Romans 7:7, Paul directly quotes 'Thou shalt not covet' to show the law defines sin and awakens awareness of covetous lust.

Acts 20:33 Parallel

In Acts 20:33, Paul claims he coveted no one's possessions, modeling obedience to the tenth commandment in ministry.

Luke 12:15 Allusion

In Luke 12:15, Jesus directly warns against covetousness, echoing the tenth commandment's prohibition of desiring others' possessions.

Matthew 5:28 applies the coveting prohibition to internal lust, showing the law targets the heart's desires, not just outward actions.

Habakkuk 2:9 Related theme

In Habakkuk 2:9, the same 'covet' is condemned as building a house through unjust gain to escape judgment.

Micah 2:2 Allusion

In Micah 2:2, the same verb 'covet' is used for seizing fields and houses by violence — a direct outworking of the forbidden desire.

Ezekiel 33:31 Related theme

Ezekiel 33:31 exposes hearts set on gain despite hearing God's words, warning that covetousness can coexist with outward piety.

Jeremiah 22:17 Related theme

Jeremiah 22:17 condemns eyes and heart set on dishonest gain, showing coveting leads to oppression and violence.

Jeremiah 5:8 likens Israel to lusty stallions neighing for neighbors' wives, showing national rebellion against this command.

Genesis 3:6 Parallel

Genesis 3:6 shows Eve coveting the forbidden fruit — the first violation of coveting, illustrating the root of disobedience.

Ecclesiastes 5:11 notes that more goods only bring more consumers, highlighting the emptiness of coveting possessions.

Ecclesiastes 4:8 depicts the miser never satisfied with riches, illustrating the futility of covetousness.

Proverbs 6:25 directly says 'do not desire her beauty in your heart,' echoing the command not to covet your neighbor's wife.

Proverbs 6:24 warns against the adulteress's smooth tongue, a specific temptation that coveting neighbor's wife can lead to.

Psalm 119:36 prays for a heart turned to God's testimonies instead of selfish gain, directly applying the tenth commandment's remedy.

Joshua 7:21 Parallel

Joshua 7:21 recounts Achan's coveting and taking forbidden items — a direct violation of this commandment, leading to Israel's defeat.

In 2 Samuel 11:2-4, David's coveting of Bathsheba leads to adultery and murder, a vivid case of violating this command.

Job 31:9 Parallel

Job 31:9 describes being enticed by a neighbor's wife, directly illustrating the sin of coveting a neighbor's spouse.

Job 31:1 Parallel

Job 31:1 shows Job's covenant with his eyes to avoid lust, applying the command's inner dimension to guarding sight.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 states that love of money never satisfies, echoing the prohibition against coveting.

2 Kings 5:20 Historical context

2 Kings 5:20 shows Gehazi coveting Naaman's gifts, another narrative of coveting material goods.

Deuteronomy 5:21 restates the same command against coveting in the Decalogue, reinforcing the prohibition word-for-word.

Ephesians 5:3 explicitly lists covetousness alongside sexual immorality, applying the OT command to NT believers.

1 Kings 21:2 Historical context

1 Kings 21:2 narrates Ahab coveting Naboth's vineyard, providing a concrete example of breaking this command.

Amos 2:7 Related theme

In Amos 2:7, 'panting after the dust' depicts insatiable coveting that leads to oppression and profaning God's name.

Amos 2:6 Related theme

In Amos 2:6, coveting manifests as selling the righteous for silver — a concrete violation of the heart attitude forbidden here.

Psalm 10:3 Parallel

Psalm 10:3 shows the wicked boasting of their desires and greed, revealing the heart attitude behind coveting.

Isaiah 33:15 describes the righteous who despises unjust gain, contrasting with the covetous heart forbidden by the tenth commandment.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 warns against wronging a brother in sexual matters, echoing the prohibition of coveting a neighbor's wife in Exodus 20:17. Both address lust and defrauding.

Genesis 34:23 reveals Shechem's desire for Jacob's wealth — an example of coveting neighbor's property as forbidden.

Genesis 14:23 shows Abraham refusing to take possessions from Sodom — a positive example of not coveting, aligning with the commandment.

Luke 16:14 Related theme

In Luke 16:14, the Pharisees are described as covetous, showing that religious leaders can still violate this heart command.

In 1 Corinthians 6:10, the covetous are listed among those who will not inherit God's kingdom, underscoring the severity of this command.