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Exodus 20:7
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7 (A) Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

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  1. 20.7 misuse my name: Probably includes breaking promises, telling lies after swearing to tell the truth, using the Lord's name as a curse word or a magic formula, and trying to control the Lord by using his name.
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Deuteronomy 5:11
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11 (A) Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

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  1. 5.11 misuse my name: Probably includes breaking promises, telling lies after swearing to tell the truth, using the Lord's name as a curse word or a magic formula, and trying to control the Lord by using his name.
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Matthew 5:33
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Promises

33 (A) You know our ancestors were told, “Don't use the Lord's name to make a promise unless you are going to keep it.”

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