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NASB | Exodus 20:7 ¶ "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 20:7 ¶ "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the LORD will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power]. |
Bible Question: How do people take the name of the Lord in vain today? |
Bible Answer: Here are some of the ways in which people take the name of the Lord "in vain". They do it by: using or repeating the name of the Lord - lightly or - frivolously, - in false affirmations or - profanely - using it carelessly Exodus 20:7 Amplified. You shall not use or repeat the name of the Lord (Jehovah) your God in vain [that is, lightly or frivolously, in false affirmations or profanely]; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. New Living Translation. "Do not misuse the name of the LORD (Jehovah) your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name." GOD's WORD Version. "Never use the name of the LORD (Jehovah) your God carelessly. The LORD will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished." |
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khmeraver | ||
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Love Fountain | ||
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Life-giving | ||
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kalos | ||
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l'homme humble | ||
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azurelaw | ||
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Rebekeh |