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Exodus 20:7

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“You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

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Egypt was the land from which the LORD delivered Israel, demonstrating his covenant authority and holiness. In this command against taking God’s name in vain, Israel is called to honor the God who redeemed them rather than treat his revealed name lightly.

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Exodus 20:7 mentions Egypt.

Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

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