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Deu 5:11 — 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.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

Entire Verse.		Deu 6:13; Exd 20:7; Lev 19:12; Psa 139:20; Jer 4:2; Mat 5:33,34; Jam 5:12

Correlating Passages

Related Verses

	Deu 6:13	Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
	Exd 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.
	Lev 19:12	And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I [am] the LORD.
	Psa 139:20	For they speak against thee wickedly, [and] thine enemies take [thy name] in vain.
	Jer 4:2	And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
	Mat 5:33	Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
	Mat 5:34	But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
	Jam 5:12	But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

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Scott, Thomas. "Deuteronomy 5:11," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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