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Exodus 20:7 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Exodus 20:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 20:7
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.'Take in vain' (לֹא תִשָּׂא לַשָּׁוְא, lo tissa lashav) means 'carry for emptiness/falsehood'—using God's name flippantly, deceptively, or carelessly. This bans profanity, yes, but primarily perjury (swearing falsely by God's name) and hypocrisy (claiming God's name while living contrary to it). God's name represents His character; misusing it profanes His reputation. 'Will not hold guiltless' (לֹא יְנַקֶּה, lo yenaqqeh) promises inescapable accountability—no one gets...
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