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Coveting

Question

What is “coveting”?

Answer

“Coveting” means desiring things that belong to other people. Desire for permissible things is commendable; if not for desire, people wouldn’t eat well, marry, or do productive work (Midrash Bereishis Rabbah on 1:31).