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Leviticus 6:3
Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:

Exodus 20:7
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 5:11
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not holdhim guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

profane

Leviticus 18:21
And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass throughthe fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: Iam the LORD.

Leviticus 24:11,15,16
And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the nameof the LORD, and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses: (and his mother's namewas Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:) …

Ezekiel 36:20-23
And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, Theseare the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land…

and so profane the name of your God
Profaning God's name involves treating it with disrespect or irreverence. In the cultural context of the Israelites, a name was more than just a label; it represented the essence and reputation of the person. God's name, therefore, was to be held in the highest regard. The Third Commandment inExodus 20:7 also warns against taking the Lord's name in vain, highlighting the consistent biblical theme of honoring God's holiness. This commandment serves as a reminder that God's people are called to live in a way that honors Him, not just in actions but in speech as well.

I am the LORD
This phrase serves as a divine signature, affirming God's authority and the reason behind the commandment. The use of "LORD" in all capitals represents the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses inExodus 3:14. It signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel as their covenant-keeping God. By ending the command with "I am the LORD," God reminds the Israelites of His sovereignty and the covenant relationship that requires their obedience and reverence. This declaration is a recurring motif in Leviticus, reinforcing the idea that the laws given are not arbitrary but are rooted in the character and authority of God Himself.

“You must not swear falsely by My name” (Leviticus 19:12a) zeroes in on integrity before God and neighbor.

• Swearing “by My name” means invoking the Lord as witness that what we say is true (Deuteronomy 6:13;Hebrews 6:13).

• A false oath drags God’s reputation into our deceit, making Him seem complicit (Exodus 20:7).

• Jesus later presses this point, urging straightforward speech—“Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’” (Matthew 5:33-37).

• James echoes the same call, warning that careless oaths invite judgment (James 5:12).

• Truth-telling is a gospel issue; lying lips reveal a heart out of step with the God “who cannot lie” (Titus 1:2).

“To profane” is to treat as common what God has declared holy.

• When an Israelite lied under oath, the watching world concluded Israel’s God must be a liar too (Romans 2:24).

• The prophets grieved over this public dishonor—“My name is profaned among the nations” (Ezekiel 36:20-23;Malachi 1:11-12).

• God’s name represents His character—faithful, just, and pure (Psalm 145:17).

• Protecting that name isn’t optional; it’s a privilege of belonging to Him (1 Peter 2:9-12).

• Everyday honesty—in contracts, conversations, social media, tax forms—guards God’s reputation in a skeptical culture (Philippians 2:15-16).

The verse closes with God’s covenant signature: “I am the LORD.”

• He reminds Israel who is speaking—the self-existent, promise-keeping Redeemer (Exodus 20:2).

• Every command flows from His holy nature; what He says is not mere suggestion but moral reality (Leviticus 11:44-45).

• Divine authority empowers obedience. The God who liberated His people also supplies grace to live truthfully (John 8:31-32).

• Revering His name now prepares us to join the heavenly chorus later: “Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?” (Revelation 15:4).

Leviticus 19:12 calls believers to truthful speech that honors God. False oaths misuse His name, mislead neighbors, and mar our witness. Because the Lord is holy and truthful, His people must be the same—speaking with integrity in every setting so that His name is hallowed on earth as it is in heaven.