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.

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Other Translations for Exodus 20:7

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. For the Lord will not hold harmless one who takes the name of the Lord his God falsely.
ERV
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.
NHEB
"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.
SMT
Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah will not cleanse him who shall take his name in vain.

Commentary for Exodus 20:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 20:7
Summary
Prohibition against disrespectful invocation
Event
Third Commandment declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Law