Jeremiah 5:2

The Passion Translation

Though they take an oath, saying, ‘As surely as Yahweh lives,’ Yet they are taking my name in vain.”

Cross References

Isaiah 48:1

“Listen carefully, O Jacob’s tribes, you who are called by the name Israel and come from the lineage of Judah, who solemnly swear in the name of Yahweh and claim to worship the God of Israel. But there is no truth or righteousness in your confession!

Jeremiah 4:2

If you make a promise in my name, saying, ‘As surely as Yahweh lives’ with truth, honesty, and integrity, then all other nations will desire his blessing and prosperity. They will shine and make their boast in me.”

Jeremiah 44:26

But listen to the word of Yahweh, all you people of Judah living in Egypt: ‘I swear by my mighty name, never again will I let any of you profane my name to make a vow by saying, “I swear by the living Lord Yahweh!”

Jeremiah 7:9

You think you can steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known,

Jeremiah 9:2

If only I had a shelter in the wilderness, a place for weary travelers to spend the night. Then I could leave my people and go away from them because they’re all unfaithful to God — a company of corrupters.

1 Timothy 1:10

rapists, those who are sexually impure, homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, those who break their oaths, and all those who oppose the teaching of godliness and purity in the church! They are the ones the law is for.

2 Timothy 3:5

They may pretend to have a respect for God, but in reality they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these!

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are disgusting, disobedient, and disqualified from doing anything good.