Most interpretations of this command turn it into a general rule about lying.
Don’t fib.
Don’t exaggerate.
Don’t tell your mom you finished your homework when you were actually watching Full House reruns.
But in Torah, this command isn’t about everyday dishonesty. It’s about something much weightier.
It’s a legal command given to a covenant people whose comm…
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