Exodus 20:16 nasb — "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

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""You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."

— Exodus 20:16, NASB

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Exodus 20:16 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
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ASV
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. ”
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WEB
“"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”
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NET
““You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”
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DRB
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
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BBE
“Do not give false witness against your neighbour.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
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Exodus 20 — Context

"You shall not murder.

"You shall not commit adultery.

"You shall not steal.

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor."

All the people perceived the thunder and the lightning flashes and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood at a distance.

Then they said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we will listen; but let not God speak to us, or we will die."

Exodus 20:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:16 say?

Exodus 20:16 in the NASB reads: “"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Where is Exodus 20:16 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 16.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:16.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:16 in?

Exodus 20:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 20:16?

Exodus 20:16 reads (NASB): “"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 20:16 nasb — "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

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