Deuteronomy 5:11

11 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

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Deuteronomy 5:11 in Other Translations

KJV

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.

ESV

11 "'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.

NLT

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.

MSG

11 No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won't put up with the irreverent use of his name.

CSB

11 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will punish anyone who misuses His name.

Deuteronomy 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:11

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:6).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Deuteronomy 5:11 In-Context

9 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,

10 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

11 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

12 “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.

13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

Cross References 2

1. Psalms 139:20
2. Leviticus 19:12; Deuteronomy 10:20; Matthew 5:33-37