Leviticus 19:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 19:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 19:12 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 19:12 — KJV
“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
— Leviticus 19:12 (KJV)
Leviticus 19:12 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 19:12
“And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. Molech: Gr. Moloch”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:12: name, neither, shalt
“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:12: swear, name, shalt
“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:12: swear, name, shalt
“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 Leviticus 19:12: name, shalt, god
“Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned. that thou...: Heb. if thou shalt lie unto me”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:12: swear, falsely, shalt
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