Deuteronomy 5:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
Read Deuteronomy 5:11 in the flow of Deuteronomy5 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Deuteronomy5 to see the surrounding context.
“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Deuteronomy 5:11 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 20:7You 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.
- Leviticus 19:12You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
- Deuteronomy 6:13Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.
- Psalms 139:20who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.
- Jeremiah 4:2and 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.”
- Matthew 5:33Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
- James 5:12Above 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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