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Deuteronomy 5:10-12
Contemporary English Version
Deuteronomy 5:10-12
Contemporary English Version
10 But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.
11 (A) Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.
12 (B) Show respect for the Sabbath Day—it belongs to me.
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- 5.11 misuse my name: Probably includes breaking promises, telling lies after swearing to tell the truth, using the Lord's name as a curse word or a magic formula, and trying to control the Lord by using his name.
Deuteronomy 5:10-12
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Deuteronomy 5:10-12
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10 but showing love to a thousand(A) generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.(B)
11 “You shall not misuse the name(C) of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.(D)
12 “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy,(E) as the Lord your God has commanded you.
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