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Exodus 20:6-8
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6 But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

7 (A) Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

8 (B) Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me.

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  1. 20.7 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.
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