In biblical terms, the concept of being "perjured" refers to the act of lying or making false statements under oath. This is a serious offense in the biblical context, as it directly violates the commandment against bearing false witness and undermines the integrity of justice and truth, which are foundational to God's character and His laws.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 20:16 · "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." This commandment, part of the Decalogue, underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity. Bearing false witness, or perjury, is explicitly prohibited as it harms relationships and society.

2. Leviticus 19:12 · "You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD." Here, the act of swearing falsely is directly linked to profaning God's name, indicating the gravity of perjury as an offense against God Himself.

3. Proverbs 19:5 · "A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape." This proverb highlights the inevitable consequences of perjury, emphasizing that divine justice will prevail against those who commit such acts.

4. Matthew 5:33-37 · In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the issue of oaths and truthfulness: "Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ But I tell you not to swear at all... Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one." Jesus calls for a standard of truthfulness that transcends legalistic adherence to oaths, advocating for honesty in all communication.

5. James 5:12 · "Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No,’ so that you will not fall under judgment." James reiterates the teaching of Jesus, warning against the dangers of perjury and the importance of straightforward honesty.

Theological Implications:

Perjury is not merely a legal issue but a moral and spiritual one. It reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's truth. In the biblical worldview, truth is an essential attribute of God (John 14:6), and His followers are called to emulate this attribute in their lives. The act of perjury is seen as a rebellion against God's nature and His commandments.

Consequences and Warnings:

The Bible consistently warns of the consequences of perjury. It is seen as a sin that brings about divine judgment and societal discord. The integrity of the judicial system, community trust, and personal relationships are all compromised by perjury. The biblical narrative encourages believers to uphold truth and justice, reflecting God's righteousness in their dealings with others.

Practical Application:

For believers, the call to avoid perjury extends beyond legal settings to everyday life. Christians are encouraged to be people of their word, reflecting the truthfulness of God in all their interactions. This commitment to truth serves as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and the character of God.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Perjure.

2. (a.) Guilty of perjury; having sworn falsely; forsworn.

1965. epiorkos -- sworn falsely, a perjurer
... sworn falsely, a perjurer. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: epiorkos Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-ee'-or-kos) Short Definition: perjured Definition: perjured ...
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Of the Destruction of the Saguntines, who Received no Help from ...
... the treaty it had entered into before these gods, and to which it had firmly bound
itself by an oath, was besieged, taken, and destroyed by a perjured person. ...
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After the Whole People had Been Freed from all Distress...
... unwillingly; knowingly or unknowingly; in jest or in earnest; being frequently carried
away by anger and by many other things, will most surely become perjured ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xiv after the whole.htm

The Life of David Hackston of Rathillet.
... If ever Pilate and that judicature, who were direct enemies to Christ, were disowned
by him as judges?" He said, "He would answer no perjured prelate in the ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of david hackston.htm

The Pythagorean Doctrine of Transmigration Sketched and Censured.
... Euphorbus, and the fisherman Pyrrhus, and Hermotimus, to make us believe that men
live again after they have died, when he actually perjured himself afterwards ...
/.../a treatise on the soul/chapter xxviii the pythagorean doctrine of.htm

But Now Another Great Number of the Galileans came Together Again ...
... But now another great number of the Galileans came together again with their weapons,
as knowing the man, how wicked and how sadly perjured he was, and desired ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 21 but now another.htm

The Life of Mr. John Brown.
... before the council, for abusing and reproaching some ministers for keeping the diocesan
synod with the arch-bishop of Glasgow, calling them perjured knaves and ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr john 11.htm

Letter Lix to the Duchess of Burgundy
... For, he cannot be perjured and yet at the same time keep faith with his Prince
[91] Aye, and I see not only no gain to you, but also much danger arising, if ...
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Epistle xxi. Lucian Replies to Celerinus.
... 2277] ) according to the precept of Paulus, and the rest of the martyrs whose names
I:subjoin: viz., Bassus in the dungeon of the perjured, [2278] Mappalicus ...
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S. Stephen's Day
... Certain of a certain laurel,. Holy Stephen, persevere! Perjured witnesses confounding,.
Satan's Synagogue astounding. By thy doctrine true and clear. Lo! ...
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Ode iv.
... Accepts no bribe, admits no subtilty: No orator persuasion may exert,. No perjured
witness wrong to right convert: But all things, hid in night,. ...
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Perjured (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Perjure. 2. (a.) Guilty of perjury; having sworn falsely;
forsworn. Multi-Version Concordance Perjured (1 Occurrence). ...
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Personality
... Father. "Person" is also frequently supplied as the substantive implied
in various adjectives, etc., eg profane, perjured, vile. ...
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Per'izzites (21 Occurrences)
Per'izzites. Perizzites, Per'izzites. Perjured . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See RSV). Perizzites, Per'izzites. Perjured . Reference Bible.
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Lewd (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 For lewd persons, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for
men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there is any other ...
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Whoremongers (8 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for
menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other ...
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Menstealers (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for
menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other ...
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Men-stealers (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 For lewd persons, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for
men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there is any other ...
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Mankind (80 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for
menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other ...
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Perjurers (2 Occurrences)

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Perverts (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:10 whoremongers, sodomites, men-stealers, liars, perjured persons, and
if there be any other thing that to sound doctrine is adverse, (See NIV). ...
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