Exodus 23:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 23:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 23:7 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.
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Cross-References for Exodus 23:7
“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”
Shares the prohibition against false testimony and bearing false witness.
“If a malicious witness comes forward to accuse someone of a crime, the two people involved in the dispute must stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges who are in office at the time. The judges must make a thorough investigation, and if the witness proves to be a false witness, who has accused a brother or sister falsely, then do to the false witness as that witness intended to do to the other party. You must purge the evil from among you.”
Expands on the punishment for bearing false witness and the need for just judgment.
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.”
Reinforces the principle that false witnesses will face consequences.
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.”
Similar to Proverbs 19:5, emphasizes the negative consequences of false witness.
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.”
Lists false testimony as one of the evils that come from the heart.
““‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.”
Connects to the theme of just judgment and avoiding partiality.
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