Deuteronomy 5:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 5:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 5:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 5:20 — KJV
“Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
— Deuteronomy 5:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 5:20 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:20
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:20: shalt, bear, false
“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:20: neither, shalt, bear
“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:20: bear, false, witness
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:20: shalt, bear, false
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:20: shalt, bear, against
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