Exodus | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Exodus is the second book of the Bible and recounts the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, their journey through the wilderness led by Moses, and the establishment of the Mosaic covenant at Mount Sinai. It includes the Ten Commandments and the construction of the Tabernacle. |
Chapter: | 20 |
Verse: | 16 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | Do not give false witness against your neighbour. |
English | web | World English Bible | “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Non loqueris contra proximum tuum falsum testimonium. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | God says we should not say bad things about other people. |
10 | God forbids us from speaking ill of others and spreading rumors or gossip. We should always speak kindly and respectfully of others. |
15 | God commands us to refrain from speaking negatively about others and to treat them with respect and kindness. |
20 | Speaking positively about others and refraining from gossip and slander is a way of reflecting God's love and respect for all people. |