A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Part II: Questions about The Ten Commandments

46. Q. What is the third commandment?
       A. The third commandment is, 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.

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• Exodus 20:7

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.

• Deuteronomy 5:11

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.

Scripture quoted from the English Standard Version.

Taken from A Catechism for Girls and Boys found here.

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