Deuteronomy 5:11

11 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will punish anyone who misuses His name.

Deuteronomy 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:11

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:6).

Deuteronomy 5:11 In-Context

9 You must not bow down to them or worship them, because I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers' sin to the third and fourth [generations] of those who hate Me,

10 but showing faithful love to a thousand [generations] of those who love Me and keep My commands.

11 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will punish anyone who misuses His name.

12 Be careful to dedicate the Sabbath day, as the Lord your God has commanded you.

13 You are to labor six days and do all your work,