Defining False Witness (15)

The Law gives several examples of that is meant by false witness.

1. Giving incorrect evidence to a court is the most serious form of false witness.

If a malicious witness takes the stand to accuse a man of a crime..... The judges must make a thorough investigation, and if the witness proves to be a liar, giving false testimony against his brother, then do to him as he intended to do to his brother (Deut 19:16-19).

2. False witness can lead to disputes about ownership of property.

In all cases of illegal possession.... Property about which somebody says, 'This is mine,' both parties are to bring their cases before the judges (Ex 22:9).

3. Slander is another form of false witness.