Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
General references
Bible References
General references
Deuteronomy 6:13 You shall fear only the Lord your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name.
Exodus 20:7
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
Leviticus 19:12 You shall not swear falsely by My name, so as to profane the name of your God; I am the Lord.
Psalm 139:20 For they speak against You wickedly,
And Your enemiestake Your name in vain.
And Your enemies
Jeremiah 4:2 And you will swear, ‘As the Lord lives,’
In truth, in justice and in righteousness;
Then thenations will bless themselves in Him,
Andin Him they will glory.”
Then the
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Matthew 5:33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
James 5:12
But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.