Talk:Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour

Latest comment: 7 days ago by Boundary.operator in topic Article needs cleanup

Falsehood in biblical stories

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The intent of this section is to provide biblical citations regarding the use of falsehood. This should help in the development of a related section in this article. All entries below are by drs unless otherwise signed. Submitted by drs (talk) 06:15, 8 March 2012 (UTC)Reply

  1. Genesis 3, the serpent lies about God.
  2. Genesis 4, Cain lies about Abel's whereabouts.
  3. Abraham lies about Sarah
  4. Isaac lies about Rebekah
  5. Jacob lies to his father claiming to be Esau
  6. Laban deceives Jacob on his wedding night.
  7. Rachel lies to her father about the household gods.
  8. Exodus 1, the midwives save the Hebrew boys at birth

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Why are these commandment so oddly specific?

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Not clear what this question is referring to. BobKilcoyne (talk) 02:40, 25 November 2019 (UTC)Reply

Why is the article quoting Proverbs without context?

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There is a clear differences between "lying when it matters" and "lying when it does not matter", which is exactly the distinction the article is making. Despite this, without any explanation or context, the current version has a Proverb against a "lying tongue" randomly thrown in the middle. This does not really seem to fit here, given that this is a specific article about the commandment.

It should either be removed or highlighted as a case where there are prohibitions against "any" lying, in other parts of the Bible.

Please let me know if this is a change that would be supported? Ftrotter

Many testified falsely against Jesus, but their statements did not agree.

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This has always baffled me. Jesus said "I will destroy the temple". He did not tell his listeners that he was speaking of his body, not the Temple. Later the priests accused him of saying what he said. Why is that false witness? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.72.77.244 (talk) 23:21, 10 August 2013 (UTC)Reply

Citations relevant to the commandment not to bear false witness against one's neighbor

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  • Adams, Roy (2004). Crossing Jordan: Joshua, Holy War, and God's Unfailing Promises. Review and Herald Pub Assoc. ISBN 978-0-8280-1845-6.
  • Maness, Michael Glenn (2007). Would You Lie to Save a Life: Love Will Find a Way Home (Google eBook). AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4184-7819-3.

Move discussion in progress

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Matthew Henry's quote

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Under the Reformed Doctrine section, there's a quote of Matthew Henry that isn't set apart like they are with the John Calvin quotes. Not sure how to change it or even if it really needs to be changed, or I would do it myself. 68.96.208.116 (talk) 02:06, 28 December 2021 (UTC)Reply

Article needs cleanup

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Entire sections of this article rely on primary religious sources and must be cleaned up. The language used in the said sections is religious in nature and absolutely does not fit in an encyclopedia. Boundary.operator (talk) 23:39, 10 November 2024 (UTC)Reply