Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
You must not lie about your neighbor or give false testimony against them.
God is commanding us not to lie about others or spread false information that could harm them.
📚 Historical Context
This commandment was given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of the Ten Commandments, which established the moral and legal foundation for the Israelite nation after their deliverance from Egyptian slavery. In ancient Near Eastern societies, false testimony in legal disputes could result in unjust punishments or social chaos, making this law essential for maintaining truth, justice, and community harmony. It reflected God's own character of truthfulness and holiness in a world often marred by deception.
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