Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. New Living Translation “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. English Standard Version “‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Berean Standard Bible You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. King James 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. New King James Version ‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. New American Standard Bible ‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain. NASB 1995 ‘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. NASB 1977 ‘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. Legacy Standard Bible ‘You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. Amplified Bible ‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the LORD will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power]. Christian Standard Bible Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses His name. American Standard Version 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not swear in the Name of LORD JEHOVAH your God with a lie, because LORD JEHOVAH does not justify him who swears in His Name with a lie. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord thy God will certainly not acquit him that takes his name in vain. Contemporary English Version Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name. Douay-Rheims Bible Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Never use the name of the LORD your God carelessly. The LORD will make sure that anyone who uses his name carelessly will be punished. Good News Translation "'Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the LORD your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name. International Standard Version "'You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave the one who misues his name unpunished. JPS Tanakh 1917 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. Literal Standard Version You do not take up the Name of your God YHWH for a vain thing, for YHWH does not acquit him who takes up His Name for a vain thing. Majority Standard Bible You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. New American Bible You shall not invoke the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not leave unpunished anyone who invokes his name in vain. NET Bible You must not make use of the name of the LORD your God for worthless purposes, for the LORD will not exonerate anyone who abuses his name that way. New Revised Standard Version You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. New Heart English Bible "Do not take the name of the LORD your God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible “You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God; for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name. Young's Literal Translation 'Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ten Commandments…10but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. 11You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. 12Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.… Cross References Matthew 5:33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.' Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. Leviticus 19:12 You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. Deuteronomy 10:20 You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. Psalm 139:20 who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain. Hosea 4:2 Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. Treasury of Scripture You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain. Deuteronomy 6:13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. 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. Leviticus 19:12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Acquit Evil Hold Idly Judged Leave Misuse Misuses Purpose Unpunished Use Utter Uttereth VainJump to Next Acquit Evil Hold Idly Judged Leave Misuse Misuses Purpose Unpunished Use Utter Uttereth VainDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments 23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God (11) Take . . . in vain.--Literally, Thou shalt not put the name of Jehovah thy God to vanity: i.e., to anything that is false, or hollow, or unreal. Primarily, it is false swearing that is forbidden here; but the extension of the principle to vain and rash swearing, or the light use of the Name without real cause, is sufficiently obvious.Verse 11. - Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; literally, Thou shalt not take [or lift] up the Name of Jehovah thy God to vanity. This commandment forbids not only all false swearing by the Name of God, but all profanation of that Name by an irreverent or light use of it (Leviticus 19:12). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You shall notלֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no take תִשָּׂ֛א (ṯiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the name שֵֽׁם־ (šêm-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in vain, לַשָּׁ֑וְא (laš·šāw) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no leave anyone unpunished יְנַקֶּה֙ (yə·naq·qeh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5352: To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that takes יִשָּׂ֥א (yiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take His name שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name in vain. לַשָּֽׁוְא׃ (laš·šāw) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness Links Deuteronomy 5:11 NIVDeuteronomy 5:11 NLT Deuteronomy 5:11 ESV Deuteronomy 5:11 NASB Deuteronomy 5:11 KJV Deuteronomy 5:11 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 5:11 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 5:11 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 5:11 French Bible Deuteronomy 5:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:11 You shall not take the name (Deut. 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