What does the Bible say about perjury?
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The Bible teaches that perjury is a grievous sin against God and neighbor, because false oaths profane God’s name, corrupt justice, and betray the truth he commands. Leviticus 19:12 forbids swearing falsely by God’s name, while Leviticus 6:2-7 requires confession, restitution, and sacrifice when deceit has harmed another. The prophets condemn those who speak falsely while claiming allegiance to the Lord, warning that God judges deceitful witnesses and false swearers, as in Jeremiah 5:2, Zechariah 5:4, and Malachi 3:5. Jesus calls his disciples to plain, truthful speech in Matthew 5:33. Through Christ, repentant sinners receive forgiveness and are renewed to love truth.
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- General scriptures concerning Leviticus 6:2-7; Leviticus 19:12; Isaiah 48:1; Jeremiah 5:2; Jeremiah 7:9; Hosea 10:4; Zechariah 5:4; Zechariah 8:17; Malachi 3:5; Matthew 5:33; 1 Timothy 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:10
- See FALSEHOOD
- See FALSE WITNESS
- See OATH
- INSTANCES OF
- Zedekiah 2 Chronicles 36:13
- Witnesses against Naboth 1 Kings 21:8-13
- David Psalms 35:11
- Jesus Matthew 26:59; Mark 14:56; Mark 14:57
- Stephen Acts 6:11; Acts 6:13; Acts 6:14
- Peter, when he denied Jesus with an oath Matthew 26:74; Mark 14:71
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