Exodus 20:16
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"You shall not bearתַעֲנֶ֥ה
(ta·'a·neh)
6030a: to answer, responda prim. root
false שָֽׁקֶר׃
(sha·ker.)
8267: deception, disappointment, falsehoodfrom an unused word
witnessעֵ֥ד
(ed)
5707: a witnessfrom ud
against your neighbor.בְרֵעֲךָ֖
(ve·re·'a·cha)
7453: friend, companion, fellowfrom raah


















KJV Lexicon
Thou shalt not bear
`anah  (aw-naw')
to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
false.
sheqer  (sheh'-ker)
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial) -- without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, + lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully.
witness
`ed  (ayd)
concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince -- witness.
against thy neighbour
rea`  (ray'-ah)
an associate (more or less close) -- brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, (an-)other.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

King James Bible
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.

International Standard Version
"You are not to testify falsely against your neighbor.

NET Bible
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Never lie when you testify about your neighbor.

King James 2000 Bible
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
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