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title: "Question 140: Which is the eighth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 140: Which is the eighth commandment? The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:15."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-140-which-is-the-eighth-commandment/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=143"
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# Question 140: Which is the eighth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.

Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:15.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=143)

## Related reading

- [Question 139](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-139-what-are-the-sins-forbidden-in-the-seventh-commandment/)
- [Question 141](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-141-what-are-the-duties-required-in-the-eighth-commandment/)

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