Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. i.) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practice petty theft. 2. (v. t.) To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little.

Multi-Version Concordance Pilfer (2 Occurrences) John 12:6 Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it. (See NAS) Titus 2:10 not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things. (See NAS RSV)