What is perjury according to the Bible?

Perjury is the act of lying or giving false testimony while under a formal oath to tell the truth. It is considered a serious sin against God because it violates the Third Commandment against taking the Lord's name in vain (Exodus 20:7) and corrupts justice.

What does the Bible say about the punishment for perjury?

The Bible prescribes strict penalties for perjury to uphold justice. According to the Law of Moses, a false witness was to receive the punishment they intended for the accused, following the principle of 'life for life' (Deuteronomy 19:16-19).

Why is telling the truth under oath so important in the Bible?

Truthful testimony is foundational for a just society and is commanded by God. Proverbs 12:17 states that 'A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.' God Himself is a witness to every oath, making perjury a direct offense against Him (Malachi 3:5).

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Perjury pur'-ju-ri. ⇒See a list of verses on PERJURY in the Bible. See CRIMES ; OATH; PUNISHMENTS. ⇒See the definition of perjure in the KJV Dictionary ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

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