Deuteronomy 5:11
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11 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
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Exodus 20:7
New Living Translation
7 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
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Deuteronomy 6:13
New Living Translation
13 You must fear the Lord your God and serve him. When you take an oath, you must use only his name.
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Leviticus 19:12
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12 “Do not bring shame on the name of your God by using it to swear falsely. I am the Lord.
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James 5:12
New Living Translation
12 But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.
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Matthew 5:33-34
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Teaching about Vows
33 “You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.’[a] 34 But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.
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Jeremiah 4:2
New Living Translation
2 Then when you swear by my name, saying,
‘As surely as the Lord lives,’
you could do so
with truth, justice, and righteousness.
Then you would be a blessing to the nations of the world,
and all people would come and praise my name.”
Psalm 139:20
New Living Translation
20 They blaspheme you;
your enemies misuse your name.
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