Exodus 20:16

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 20:16

BSB
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
AKJV
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
CPDV
You shall not speak false testimony against your neighbor.
ERV
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
NHEB
"Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.
SMT
Thou shalt not testify against thy friend for falsehood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 20:16

ThoushaltnotbearH6030VerbFALSEH8267Noun MasculinewitnessH5707Noun MasculineagainstthyneighbourH7453Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 20:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 20:16
Summary
Do not give false testimony.
Event
False witness forbidden
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law