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
Fear Yahweh your God, worship Him, and take your oaths in His name.
Exodus 20:7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses His name.
Leviticus 19:12
You must not swear falsely by My name, profaning the name of your God; I am Yahweh.
Psalm 139:20 who invoke You deceitfully.
Your enemies swear by You falsely.
Your enemies swear by You falsely.
Jeremiah 4:2 then you can swear, “As the Lord lives,”
in truth, in justice, and in righteousness,
then the nations will be blessed by Him
and will pride themselves in Him.
in truth,
then the nations will be blessed
and will pride themselves in Him.
Matthew 5:33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.
James 5:12
Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.