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 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 enemies take Your name in vain.
Jeremiah 4:2
And you will swear, ‘As the Lord lives,’
In truth, in justice and in righteousness;
Then the nations will bless themselves in Him,
And in Him they will glory.”
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.