Deuteronomy 5:11 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD…”

Deuteronomy 5:11

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

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vaine: for the Lord will not holde him giltlesse that taketh his Name in vaine.

Darby Translation

Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that idly uttereth his name.

Young's Literal Translation

'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.

Bible in Basic English

You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged as a sinner by the Lord.

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Cross references

“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.”

Exodus 20:7 Deuteronomy 6:13 Leviticus 19:12 James 5:12 Psalm 139:20 Jeremiah 4:2

Exodus 20:7 · 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.

Deuteronomy 6:13 · BSB

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

Leviticus 19:12 · BSB

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

James 5:12 · BSB

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.

Psalm 139:20 · BSB

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

Jeremiah 4:2 · BSB

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.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

Read Deuteronomy 5