Leviticus 19:12

Love Your Neighbor · Leviticus 19:9–18
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Translations

Modern
You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
Traditional
And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord.
Literal
And you shall not swear by My name to a lie and so profane the name of your God. I am YHWH.
Latin
Non perjurabis in nomine meo, nec pollues nomen Dei tui. Ego Dominus.

Original

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

Notes

profane the name: This means to blaspheme (speak in a way that dishonors God; study note on Leviticus 18:21).

Parallels

Romans 13:8–10

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning False Teachers: False Witness Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning God: Not to be Profaned Name in Vain Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perjury: General Scriptures Concerning Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Swearing Falsely: Forbidden