Deuteronomy 5:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

‘You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Cross References

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Respect the Lord your God and serve only him. You must use only his name to make promises.

Leviticus 19:12

You must not use my name to make false promises. If you do that, you will show that you don’t respect the name of your God. I am the Lord!

James 5:12

My brothers and sisters, it is very important that you not use an oath when you make a promise. Don’t use the name of heaven, earth, or anything else to prove what you say. When you mean yes, say only “yes.” When you mean no, say only “no.” Do this so that you will not be judged guilty.

Jeremiah 4:2

If you do these things, you will be able to use my name to make a promise. You will be able to say, ‘As the Lord lives.’ You will be able to use these words in a truthful, honest, and right way. If you do these things, the nations will be blessed by the Lord. They will brag about what the Lord has done.”

Psalm 139:20

those who say bad things about you. Your enemies use your name falsely.

Deuteronomy 10:20

“You must respect the Lord your God and worship only him. Never leave him. When you make promises, you must use his name only.

Hosea 4:2

They are always cursing, lying, killing, stealing, and committing adultery. They murder one person after another.