Deuteronomy 5:11
“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.”

What does Deuteronomy 5:11 mean?
Deuteronomy 5:11 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "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." This commandment is one of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount…
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In the heart of Deuteronomy, we encounter a pivotal commandment that calls us to profound reverence: “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” (Deuteronomy 5:11 KJV). This verse not only…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I am profoundly aware of the gravity of Your word, especially as it pertains to how we regard Your holy name. In Deuteronomy 5:11, Your scripture states, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the…
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