Lev 19:16 | TNotes | STEP | 19:16 Do not spread slanderous gossip: The image here is of a merchant who trades and sells harmful rumors and accusations. This practice would quickly erode and undermine the sense of community so valued in Israel (cp. Prov 11:13 ; 16:28 ; 20:19 ; 26:20 ; 2 Cor 12:20 ).

bProv 11:13►

f2 Cor 12:20►

‏ Leviticus 19:16

19:16 ^a Do not spread slanderous gossip: The image here is of a merchant who trades and sells harmful rumors and accusations. This practice would quickly erode and undermine the sense of community so valued in Israel (cp. Prov 11:13 ^b; 16:28 ^c; 20:19 ^d; 26:20 ^e; 2 Cor 12:20 ^f).