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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 19:12

BSB

You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

AKJV

And you shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.

CPDV

You shall not commit perjury in my name, nor shall you pollute the name of your God. I am the Lord.

ERV

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, so that thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.

NHEB

"'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

SMT

And ye shall not swear in my name for falsehood, and profane the name of thy God: I Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 19:12

AndyeshallnotswearH7650bymynameH8034Noun Masculine falselyH8267Noun MasculineneithershaltthouprofaneH2490VerbthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthyGodH430Noun MasculineIamtheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Leviticus 19:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 19:12

Summary

Protect divine name from false oath-taking misuse

Event

Sacred name protection established

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC