Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 20:16 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Exodus 20:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Exodus 20:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:16
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.'Lo ta'aneh' (לֹא תַעֲנֶה) means 'do not answer/testify.' 'False witness' (עֵד שָׁקֶר, ed shaqer) specifically addresses courtroom perjury, though applications extend to all lying. Truth-telling maintains justice—false testimony condemns the innocent and acquits the guilty. God values truth because He IS truth (John 14:6); lies come from Satan, the father of lies (John 8:44). Proverbs repeatedly condemns false witnesses (Proverbs 6:19, 12:17, 19:5). False witnesses crucified Christ (Matthew 26:59-61); false witness stones Stephen (Acts 6:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:16
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“A false witness shall not be unpunished”
“Which ones? Jesus said”
“nor does evil to his friend”
“the elders”
“or for any sin”
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips”
“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:,,,,,,,,”
“wrath”