80 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27), Source Book Keys, CHINUCH LEVITICUS | 19:16 talebearer — LEV517 Do not be a talebearer. Do not spread nega... LEV517 Do not be a talebearer. Do not spread negative things that one person says about another. Do not go and tell someone a negative statement that somebody said about him unless relating the statement will quell an argument between the two or will prevent harm. Hashem wants only good for us, so He commands us to refrain from talebearing to help us to live in peace with one another, for talebearing leads to strife and arguments. Share Print Source KeyCHINUCHVerse19:16Keyword(s)talebearerSource Page(s)150-1 Switch article LEVITICUS | 19:16 talebearer — LEV521 It is a negative commandment not to tell a... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 19:16 talebearer — LEV519 In the Middle Ages, when the mail system e... Next Article