Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. New Living Translation “You must not testify falsely against your neighbor. English Standard Version “‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Berean Standard Bible You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. King James Bible Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. New King James Version ‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. New American Standard Bible ‘You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. NASB 1995 ‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. NASB 1977 ‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Legacy Standard Bible ‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Amplified Bible ‘You shall not give false testimony [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person). Christian Standard Bible Do not give dishonest testimony against your neighbor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not give dishonest testimony against your neighbor. American Standard Version Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbor. Contemporary English Version Do not tell lies about others. English Revised Version Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Never avoid the truth when you testify about your neighbor. Good News Translation "'Do not accuse anyone falsely. International Standard Version "'You are not to testify falsely against your neighbor. Majority Standard Bible You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. NET Bible You must not offer false testimony against another. New Heart English Bible "Do not give false testimony against your neighbor. Webster's Bible Translation Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbor. World English Bible “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not answer [with] a false testimony against your neighbor. Young's Literal Translation 'Thou dost not answer against thy neighbour -- a false testimony. Smith's Literal Translation And thou shalt not speak false testimony against thy friend: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor. New American Bible You shall not bear dishonest witness against your neighbor. New Revised Standard Version Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not testify a false testimony against your neighbor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ten Commandments…19You shall not steal. 20You shall not bear FALSE witness against your neighbor. 21You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or field, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”… Cross References Exodus 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. Proverbs 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Psalm 15:2-3 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. Leviticus 19:11-12 You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another. / You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Psalm 101:5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Matthew 19:18 “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 10:19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” Luke 18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” Romans 13:9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Treasury of Scripture Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor. Deuteronomy 19:16-21 If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; … Exodus 20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Exodus 23:1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Jump to Previous Bear Neighbor Neighbour Testimony WitnessJump to Next Bear Neighbor Neighbour Testimony WitnessDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments 23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God You shall not bear false witness This commandment is part of the Decalogue, given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. It emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and integrity in the community. In ancient Israel, bearing false witness was not only a personal sin but also a legal offense that could lead to unjust outcomes in judicial settings. The Hebrew culture placed a high value on community harmony and justice, and false testimony could disrupt both. This commandment underscores the necessity of honesty in maintaining social order and reflects God's nature as a God of truth (Numbers 23:19, John 14:6). against your neighbor. Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The leader of the Israelites who received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai and delivered them to the people. 2. Israelites - The chosen people of God, who were given the Law as a guide for living in covenant relationship with Him. 3. Mount Sinai - The place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, including the commandment against bearing false witness. 4. Neighbor - In the context of this commandment, a fellow member of the community or society, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness in relationships. 5. God - The ultimate lawgiver who desires truth and justice among His people. Teaching Points The Importance of TruthfulnessTruth is foundational to trust and community. Bearing false witness undermines relationships and societal stability. Reflecting God's Character As God is a God of truth, His people are called to reflect His character by being truthful in all their dealings. The Consequences of False Witness Bearing false witness can lead to injustice and harm to others, which is contrary to God's desire for justice and righteousness. Guarding Our Speech Believers are called to be mindful of their words, ensuring they align with truth and build up rather than tear down. Living in Community Upholding truth is essential for healthy community life, as it fosters trust and mutual respect among individuals. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You shall notוְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no bear תַעֲנֶ֥ה (ṯa·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond FALSE שָֽׁוְא׃ (šāw) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness witness עֵ֥ד (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince against your neighbor. בְרֵֽעֲךָ֖ (ḇə·rê·‘ă·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow Links Deuteronomy 5:20 NIVDeuteronomy 5:20 NLT Deuteronomy 5:20 ESV Deuteronomy 5:20 NASB Deuteronomy 5:20 KJV Deuteronomy 5:20 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 5:20 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 5:20 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 5:20 French Bible Deuteronomy 5:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:20 Neither shall you give false testimony against (Deut. De Du) |
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