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

Other Translations of Deuteronomy 5:11

King James Version

11 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

English Standard Version

11 "'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

The Message

11 No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won't put up with the irreverent use of his name.

New King James Version

11 'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.

New Living Translation

11 "You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:11

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6-22

(Read Deuteronomy 5:6-22)

There is some variation here from Luke 11. It is more necessary that we tie ourselves to the things, than to the words unalterably. The original reason for hallowing the sabbath, taken from God's resting from the work of creation on the seventh day, is not here mentioned. Though this ever remains in force, it is not the only reason. Here it is taken from Israel's deliverance out of Egypt; for that was typical of our redemption by Jesus Christ, in remembrance of which the Christian sabbath was to be observed. In the resurrection of Christ we were brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God, with a mighty hand, and an outstretched arm. How sweet is it to a soul truly distressed under the terrors of a broken law, to hear the mild and soul-reviving language of the gospel!