Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.
I have sworn - I, too, have made a vow which I will fulfil. Since ye will not hear me speaking and warning, hear me swearing.
By my great name - i:e., by myself (Genesis 22:16), the greatest by whom God can swear (Hebrews 6:13-14). My name shall no more be named. The Jews heretofore, amidst all their idolatry, had retained the form of appeal to the name of God and the law the distinctive glory of their nation. God will allow this no more (Ezekiel 20:39). There shall be none left in Egypt to profane His name thus anymore.