“Do not accept a false oath.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 20:7
Prohibit witnesses swearing falsely is a Command of God
Category Archives: Courts
Do not pervert justice by collusion
“Do not pervert justice.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:1
Prohibit collusion between parties to deceive court is a Command of God
Do not oppress neighbor in testimony
“Do not bear false witness.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 20:16
Provide truthful testimony and avoid harming neighbor is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by false documents
“Do not falsify documents.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 25:13
Prohibit forging or falsifying legal documents is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by bribing judges
“Do not accept a bribe.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:8
Prohibit bribery of judges or officials is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by false expert testimony
“Do not accept false testimony.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 19:18
Prohibit false expert or professional testimony is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by intimidating witnesses
“Do not intimidate witnesses.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 19:16
Prohibit intimidation or coercion of witnesses is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by bribing clerks
“Do not accept a bribe.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:8
Prohibit bribery of court clerks or record keepers is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by showing partiality
“You shall not show partiality in judgment.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 1:17
Judges must not show favoritism is a Command of God
Do not accept testimony from interested party
“Do not accept testimony from an interested party.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 19:16
Exclude biased witnesses from testimony is a Command of God