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.

Bible References

General references

Deuteronomy 6:13
You shall fear Jehovah your God and serve Him, and shall swear by His name.
Exodus 20:7
You shall not take the name of Jehovah your God in vain. For Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that takes His name in vain.
Leviticus 19:12
And you shall not swear by My name falsely; nor shall you profane the name of your God. I am Jehovah.
Psalm 139:20
Who will speak against You maliciously? Your enemies are lifted up with vanity.
Jeremiah 4:2
And you shall swear, Jehovah lives, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in Him, and in Him they shall glory.
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it has been said to the ancients, "You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord."
James 5:12
But before all things, my brothers, do not swear; neither by the heaven nor by the earth, nor any other oath. But let your yes be yes, and your no, no, lest you fall into condemnation.