Leviticus 19:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of thy God: I am Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And do not take an oath in my name falsely, putting shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt not swear falsely by my name, nor profane the name of thy God. I am the Lord.

Free Bible Version

Don't swear oaths in my name that are not true, otherwise you defame the character of your God. I am the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also yee shall not sweare by my name falsely, neither shalt thou defile the name of thy God: I am the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Adonai .

Translation for Translators

‘Do not show that you do not respect me by using/saying my name to falsely promise that you will do something. Do not forget that I am Yahweh, your God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Do not swear by my name falsely and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.

World English Bible

“‘You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye do not swear by My name to falsehood, or thou hast polluted the name of thy God; I [am] Jehovah.

Context

Love Your Neighbor

¹¹You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.¹²You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

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Summary

This verse in Leviticus emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. It warns against using the name of the Lord falsely or deceitfully, highlighting the sanctity of God's name. By honoring God's name and being truthful in our words and actions, we reflect His character and bring glory to Him. This commandment serves as a reminder to uphold moral values and to live in a way that is pleasing to God, showing reverence for His holiness.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely,.... Or "to a falsehood" (x), to any of the above cases; as that a man has not the deposit of another's in his hands, when he has; or that such a man owes him so much money, when he does not, or any other false thing. Stealing, dealing falsely, lying, and false swearing, are mentioned together, as following one another, and as tending to lead on, the one to the other, as Jarchi observes;"if thou stealest, this will lead thee on to deal falsely, and then to lie, and after that to swear;''and who further remarks, because it may be thought a man is guilty only because of the proper name (of God he may swear by); therefore to comprehend all the surnames (or epithets of God, such as gracious, merciful, &c.) it is said, "ye shall not swear by, my name falsely": every name which is mine, by which he is called; and so Gersom, any epithet or attribute of his, or any word or phrase by which he is described, as he that made the heavens, or that dwelleth in the heavens, or liveth for ever and ever, and the like; and the word being of the plural number, ye shall not swear, takes in, as Aben Ezra thinks, him that causes to swear, as well as him that swears: neither shall thou profane the name of thy God: through swearing falsely by it, or through any rash or vain oath in common conversation; not only perjury in a court of judicature, but all profane oaths, curses, and imprecations are forbidden, as breaches of the third command, which this refers to; See Gill on Exo 20:7, I am the Lord; whose name is holy, and who can and will revenge every abuse of it in a profane way, and to the injury of men. (x) "ad fallaciam ullam", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ainsworth.