What is the differance between a thief and a robber?
2007-08-10 14:14:36 · 11 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well lets look them both up ...shall we
thief ...is somebody that steals something,especially with the intention of escaping notice
robber...someone who commits robbery
robbery..the act or an instance of illegally taking something that belongs to somebody else,especially by using force,threats or violence
so my friend i believe the difference though not obvious to all of us when we may use the labels ...it appears the robber is more hostile in getting his or her stolen goods and does it in sight of their victim(s)....where the thief slips in and out quietly to avoid any attention after taking your belongings...
i never really knew the difference myself until now...thanks for your question...
2007-08-10 15:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by d j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without know the whole sermon, it's tough to decide what your pastor was talking about. Here is a basic definition. As you can see, the main contrast is whether or not violence/force is used. In modern terms, you can say that a thief steals from the house in secret, whereas the robber steals from the person by force or threat.
thief: one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
robber: to take something away from by force; to take personal property by violence or threat
2007-08-10 21:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by notarycat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A thief is a sneak. He takes something when nobody sees him. A robber confronts his victim and demands money or jewelry by harming or killing his victim. In other words- - - you don't see the thief, but you do the robber.
2007-08-10 21:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A thief uses stealth and subtlety to steal, while a robber may use violence and intimidation to acheive the same ends.
A burgular or a pickpocket is a thief. A mugger or a lawyer is a robber.
2007-08-10 21:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A thief will go behind your back and sneak into your home or purse or anything
A robber will rob you forcefully or rob your home when you are not home either way a thief and a robber are mostly the same
2007-08-10 21:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gifted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in legal terms now days,
a thief steals,
a robber is committing a crime against a person not property like the first dude
the terms are used interchangeable, causing confusion
2007-08-10 22:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by magnetic_azimuth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thief doesn't use force, a robber does.
2007-08-10 21:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A thief will steal anything, but a robber just steals money. I'm guessing. : )
2007-08-11 03:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a thief steals sneaking behind your back... a robber although he may mask his identity confronts his victims head on
2007-08-10 21:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The Gospel will be from Luke 12:32-48.
Preparing for when the Lord calls.
Ah, but: What the sermon will be I have no idea.
2007-08-10 21:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋