Job 24:2

Modern

Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.

Traditional

Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.

Literal

They move boundary markers; they seize a flock and pasture it.

Latin

Alii terminos transtulerunt; diripuerunt greges, et paverunt eos.

Hebrew

English

Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.

The books of the law, wisdom literature, and prophecy all condemned moving markers of boundaries (Deuteronomy 19:14; 27:17; Proverbs 22:28; 23:10; see study note on Hosea 5:10).

This list of criminal behaviors first emphasizes crimes against weak people (24:2–12). Then it examines the criminals themselves (24:13–17).

Deuteronomy 27:17
‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
Deuteronomy 19:14
You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.
Proverbs 23:10
Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
Proverbs 22:28
Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.
Hosea 5:10
The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.
Job 1:17
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
Job 1:15
…the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
Job 5:5
The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth.