Bible Cross References
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.
Deuteronomy 6:13
Honor the LORD your God, worship only him, and make your promises in his name alone.
Exodus 20:7
"Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the LORD your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.
Leviticus 19:12
Do not make a promise in my name if you do not intend to keep it; that brings disgrace on my name. I am the LORD your God.
Psalm 139:20
They say wicked things about you; they speak evil things against your name.
Jeremiah 4:2
it will be right for you to swear by my name. Then all the nations will ask me to bless them, and they will praise me."
Matthew 5:33
"You have also heard that people were told in the past, 'Do not break your promise, but do what you have vowed to the Lord to do.'
Matthew 5:34
But now I tell you: do not use any vow when you make a promise. Do not swear by heaven, for it is God's throne;
James 5:12
Above all, my friends, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Do not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Say only "Yes" when you mean yes, and "No" when you mean no, and then you will not come under God's judgment.