Leviticus 19:16

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 19:16

BSB

You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

AKJV

You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you stand against the blood of your neighbor; I am the LORD.

CPDV

You shall not be a detractor, nor a whisperer, among the people. You shall not stand against the blood of your neighbor. I am the Lord.

ERV

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

NHEB

"'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people; neither shall you stand against the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

SMT

Thou shalt not go a slanderer among thy people; thou shalt not stand upon the blood of thy neighbor: I Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 19:16

ThoushaltnotgoH3212VerbupanddownasatalebearerH7400Noun MasculineamongthypeopleH5971Noun MasculineneithershaltthoustandH5975VerbagainstthebloodH1818Noun MasculineofthyneighbourH7453Noun MasculineIamtheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Leviticus 19:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 19:16

Summary

Refrain from spreading rumors and betraying neighbors

Event

Gossip and betrayal prohibited

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC