What does Deuteronomy 5:11 mean?

Deuteronomy 5:11 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 5:11 today?

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Deuteronomy 5:11 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

9Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,

10And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

11Thou 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.

12Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.

13Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:

Key Themes

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Source: Deuteronomy 5:11