Deuteronomy 5:11

Verse

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Bible in Basic English

You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged as a sinner by the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing.

Free Bible Version

You must not use the name of the Lord your God in a wrong way, for the Lord will not forgive anyone who uses his name in a wrong way.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vaine: for the Lord will not holde him giltlesse that taketh his Name in vaine.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Do not use/speak my name carelessly (OR, for wrong/evil purposes), because I am Yahweh God, the one whom you should worship, and I will certainly punish those who use/speak my name for wrong/evil purposes [LIT].

Unlocked Literal Bible

You will not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

“You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God; for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

Young's Literal Translation

'Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing.

Context

The Ten Commandments

¹⁰but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.¹¹You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

Summary

This verse is a reminder of the importance of honoring God's name and not misusing it. It emphasizes the reverence and respect due to the Lord, highlighting the significance of God's holiness. By instructing against taking the name of the Lord in vain, this commandment underscores the need for sincerity and truthfulness in our relationship with God. It serves as a call to uphold the integrity of God's name and to honor Him in all aspects of our lives.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

5:11 misuse the name (literally take up the name in vain): Someone who “takes the name of the Lord in vain” uses it manipulatively to achieve a desired end, uses it thoughtlessly, or takes an oath by God’s name that a falsehood is true.

Deuteronomy 5:11

The Ten Commandments

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Berean Standard Bible

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Bible in Basic English

You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged as a sinner by the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing.

Free Bible Version

You must not use the name of the Lord your God in a wrong way, for the Lord will not forgive anyone who uses his name in a wrong way.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vaine: for the Lord will not holde him giltlesse that taketh his Name in vaine.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

You will not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

“You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God; for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

Young's Literal Translation

'Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing.