Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 23:7 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Exodus 23:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 23 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.”
Exodus 23:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 23:7
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.This command shapes Israel's covenant community life, applying moral law to social relationships. God's justice concerns everyday matters—truthfulness, fairness, compassion. The accumulation of ordinances creates comprehensive ethic governing Israelite society. These aren't arbitrary rules but revelations of God's character. He is just, merciful, truthful; His people must reflect these attributes. New Testament ethics build on this foundation, radicalizing commands while maintaini...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 23:7
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“putting away falsehood”
“Amen.”
“forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin; and that will by no means clear the guilty”
“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
“who suppress the truth in unrighteousness”
“revelation”
“Enter not into the path of the wicked”