It can also mean to overcharge someone,
But does that make sense in the context that Jesus said it? Jesus whole thing was being compassionate, not the cost of living. A week later on his last meal he even famously rejected the lamb from his final meal.
what were they stealing from the animals
Their lives
CompassRed@discuss.tchncs.de 1 day ago
Yes it does make sense in context. Using the word robbers to mean “taking the lives of animals” does not make sense in context and is a stretch beyond the imagination. Also, I never asked, “what were they stealing from the animals,” and I don’t appreciate you quoting words I never said!