Exodus 20:7 - Printer Friendly

ESV: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

NIV: You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

NASB: 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.

CSB: Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.

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

KJV: 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.

NKJV: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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