Exodus 20:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

take the name... in vain. Much more important than the mere mispronunciation of the Name.

not hold him guiltless. Figure of speech Tapeinosis. App-6.

Exodus 20:7

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.