122 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27), Source Book Keys, TELVOL1 LEVITICUS | 19:16 neighbor — LEV496 Someone who has information that can be he... LEV496 Someone who has information that can be helpful to a person on trial is obligated to come forward, whether or not he has been subpoenaed. To withhold testimony that can help save someone from undeserved punishment is likewise seen as standing idly by while your neighbor's blood [or reputation] is shed (Sifra on this verse]. In monetary cases, Maimonides applies this verse to one who withholds evidence that can prevent his fellow's money from being lost, but who does not come forward to testify (Book of the Commandments, negative commandment 297). Share Print Source KeyTELVOL2Verse19:16Keyword(s)neighborSource Page(s)362 Switch article LEVITICUS | 19:16 neighbor — LEV497 The biblical law [this verse] mandates tha... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 19:16 people — LEV498 The law that states, "Do not go about as a... Next Article