What does “cursed is he who moves his neighbour’s boundary stone” really mean?

[jennifer_bloom]

The bible says cursed is he who moves his neighbour’s boundary stone.

To me God is saying he wants you to respect boundaries:

Financial boundaries, professional boundaries, religious temple boundaries, romantic boundaries, physical boundaries, moral boundaries, and emotional boundaries.

To respect emotional boundaries, you have to act in a way that avoids causing embarrassment to others.

The bible also says you should avoid eating shell fish:

And I believe the shell fish represent internal vulnerabilities that people mask with a tough outside exterior or facade of strength and power and God is saying not to embarrass or exploit people with hidden fears and weaknesses, but make sure you protect them by refusing to let them face shame or fear at your expense.

Some people might also take the shellfish ban literally. That the rule might be placed in to protect those who have shell fish allergies, and could die if they ate oysters.

[AviatorTom]

That's another way of saying that stealing is wrong.

[AviatorTom]

Thanks for MHO

[AngryCarl3]

Don't steal your neighbour's land. Simples.

[AngryCarl3]

Thanks for MHO!

[SamIam96]

Moving a boundary stone is the biblical equivalent of a modern day white-collar crime. It's very deceptive, easily concealed and difficult to prove.

The boundaries you mention didn't exist in the times of widespread slavery and other class and social divides.

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Eating shell fish is a simple public health policy. It was (and to some still is) dangerous. It isn't like the ten commandments. Clear, concise rules to live by.

[SamIam96]

*It is like the ten commandments. (sorry)