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Deuteronomy 5:11

Words and speechGod's holinessThe law

9 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

10 but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

12 Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.

13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

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BSB
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.
KJV
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
WEB
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.
ASV
Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
DARBY
Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that idly uttereth his name.
BLB
You shall not lift up the name of YHWH your God in vain, for YHWH will not hold guiltless him who lifts up His name in vain.
ÅB
Du skal ikke misbruke Herrens, din Guds navn; for Herren vil ikke holde den uskyldig som misbruker hans navn.
OTB
‘Du skal ikke misbruke Herrens din Guds navn, for Herren vil ikke holde den uskyldig som misbruker Hans navn.
B1930
Du skal ikke misbruke Herrens, din Guds navn; for Herren vil ikke holde den uskyldig som misbruker hans navn.

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Cross references

  • Exodus 20:7

    You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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  • Leviticus 19:12

    You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

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  • Deuteronomy 6:13

    Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.

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  • Matthew 5:33–34

    Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’

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  • 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.

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  • Jeremiah 4:2

    and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”

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  • Psalms 139:20

    who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.

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