Deuteronomy 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 5:11 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 5:11 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 5:11 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:11
“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.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:11: shalt, take, name
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:11: shalt, name, lord
“Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. deny...: Heb. belie thee”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:11: take, name, lord
“Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:11: shalt, take, lord
“Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:11: take, name, lord
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