Exodus 20:7

Exodus 20:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not 20:7 Or hold him guiltlessleave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the Lord will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who 20:7 Using the name of God in a casual, frivolous way establishes a mindset that diminishes and dishonors the omnipotent God. Using the name of God to abuse, manipulate, or deceive invites judgment.takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7“Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.

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