KJV ORIGINAL
Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do not lie about your neighbor or give false testimony against them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people not to lie about others or spread false accusations that could harm them.
📚 Historical Context
This is the ninth of the Ten Commandments that Moses was repeating to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. In ancient societies, false testimony could literally mean life or death in legal proceedings, and maintaining trust within the community was essential for survival. The Israelites were being prepared to live as God's covenant people with clear moral boundaries.
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