Deuteronomy 5:11
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“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
What Does Deuteronomy 5:11 Mean?
Deuteronomy 5:11 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 5:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 20:7“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.”Malachi 3:5“And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.”Leviticus 19:12“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”Deuteronomy 6:13“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.”Matthew 5:33“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:”Proverbs 19:5“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”James 5:12“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”Psalms 139:20“For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.”Jeremiah 4:2“And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.”Ezekiel 17:19“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.”
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