Exodus 20:7
New Living Translation
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.
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Exodus 20:7
New American Standard Bible
7 “(A)You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not [a]leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
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- Exodus 20:7 Or hold him guiltless
Exodus 20:7
Amplified Bible
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 [a]takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].
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- Exodus 20:7 Using the name of God in a casual, frivolous way establishes a mindset that diminishes and dishonors the omnipotent God. Using the name of God to abuse, manipulate, or deceive invites judgment.
Exodus 20:7
New King James Version
7 (A)“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord (B)will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
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