Exodus 20:7

KJV

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, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Exodus Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. God speaks the Ten Commandments directly to Israel: exclusive worship of the Lord, no images, not misusing God's name, observing the Sabbath, honoring parents, and prohibitions against murder, adultery, theft, false witness, and coveting. The people tremble at the theophany …

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Andere Übersetzungen

ASV

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.

YLT

`Thou dost not take up the name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah acquitteth not him who taketh up His name for a vain thing.

BBE

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 a sinner by the Lord

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