Exodus 20:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 20:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 20:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 20:16 — NIV
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:16
“"'Do not steal. “'Do not lie. “'Do not deceive one another.”
Connects lying with other forms of dishonesty
““'Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.”
Prohibition of false oaths, relating to bearing false witness
“"'You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”
Parallel statement of the ninth commandment
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.”
Warns against the consequences of bearing false witness
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.”
Similar warning about the fate of false witnesses.
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.”
Lists false testimony as an evil that comes from the heart
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