9th Commandment: Do Not Bear False Witness
- Andy McIlvain
- 1 day ago
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Video from BibleProject
9th Commandment: Do Not Bear False Witness
"What does it mean to “bear false witness” in the Bible, and why is it included in the 10 Commandments? Watch and explore the wisdom of the 9th Commandment.
In this video, you will learn …
The meaning of ‘anah, the Hebrew word used in the phrase “bear witness”
The meaning of sheqer, the Hebrew word for “false”
What it meant to “bear false witness” in ancient Israel
How both truth-telling and public lies impact a community
How this command ties in with Israel’s story
00:00 The meaning of ta ‘aneh
00:52 The meaning of sheqer
01:31 What bearing false witness is about
02:42 Communal consequences
03:32 Israel’s story
04:11 The value behind the command." from the video introduction
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