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You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God: I am Yahweh.
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An Echo of the Third Commandment
Commentators unanimously connect this verse to the third commandment, which forbids taking God's name in vain. This law in Leviticus specifically applies that principle to the act of swearing falsely in God's name, such as in a legal dispute or when making a promise. It moves beyond just casual profanity to address formal, deceitful oaths.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
(Leviticus 19:11) forbids injuries perpetrated by deceit; (Leviticus 19:13), those perpetrated by violence or power, the co…
19th Century
Anglican
And ye shall not swear. —This corresponds with the third commandment of the Decalogue (Exodus 20:7).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall not swear by my name falsely Or "to a falsehood" F24 , to any of the above cases; as that a…
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