Deuteronomy 5:11

11 " "Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name. ¹

Deuteronomy 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:11

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:6).

Deuteronomy 5:11 In-Context

9 Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, for I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation.

10 But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws.

11 " "Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

12 " "Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, as I, the Lord your God, have commanded you.

13 You have six days in which to do your work,

Cross References

• 1. 5.11Leviticus 19.12.