Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8751 false witness

8751 false witness

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The telling of lies about another so as to make them appear guilty when they are innocent. Condemned in Scripture, false witness was experienced by Jesus Christ and is to be expected by those who follow him.

False witness is condemned in Scripture

Exodus 20:16 pp Deuteronomy 5:20 See also Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:15-19; Psalm 101:5-7; Matthew 19:18 pp Mark 10:19 pp Luke 18:20

False witness arises from an evil heart

Matthew 15:19-20 pp Mark 7:21-23

False witness will be subject to judgment

Psalm 101:5-8; Proverbs 21:28 See also Proverbs 19:9; Daniel 6:24; Matthew 12:35-37

Examples of those who were the victims of false witness

Jesus Christ

Matthew 26:59-61 pp Mark 14:55-59 See also Matthew 11:18-19 pp Luke 7:33-34

Other examples

1 Kings 21:8-14 Naboth; Psalm 27:12 David; Daniel 6:24 Daniel; Acts 6:11-13 Stephen

Paul:

Acts 17:5-7; Acts 24:5-9; Acts 25:7; Romans 3:8

False witness against believers is to be expected by them

Matthew 5:11-12 pp Luke 6:22-23 See also Matthew 24:9-10; Acts 19:9