Deuteronomy 5:11

New Living Translation

“You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.

Cross References

Psalm 139:20

They blaspheme you; your enemies misuse your name.

Exodus 20:7

“You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.

Jeremiah 4:2

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.”

Hosea 4:2

You make vows and break them; you kill and steal and commit adultery. There is violence everywhere— one murder after another.

Leviticus 19:12

“Do not bring shame on the name of your God by using it to swear falsely. I am the Lord.

Deuteronomy 10:20

You must fear the Lord your God and worship him and cling to him. Your oaths must be in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 6:13

You must fear the Lord your God and serve him. When you take an oath, you must use only his name.

James 5:12

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.