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Deuteronomy 19:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 19:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 19 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; that: or, falling away”
Deuteronomy 19:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 19:16
If a false witness rise up (כִּי־יָקוּם עֵד־חָמָס, ki-yaqum ed-chamas)—the term ed chamas (עֵד חָמָס) literally means "witness of violence/wrong," one who weaponizes testimony to harm the innocent. The verb qum (קוּם, "rise up") suggests aggressive initiative, not mere passive dishonesty. This addresses perjury with malicious intent.To testify against him that which is wrong (לַעֲנוֹת בּוֹ סָרָה, la'anot bo sarah) means to answer against him with deviation from truth. The word sarah (סָרָה) indicates turning aside, apostasy from truth. The ninth commandment (Exodus 20:16) prohibits false witne...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 19:16
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“for false witnesses have risen up against me”
“False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.”
“This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.,And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:,,,,,,,,”
“base fellows”
“and found none.”