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Shorter Catechism

Q 53. Which is the third commandment?

A. The third commandment is, 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.1

Larger Catechism

Q 111. Which is the third commandment?

A. The third commandment is, 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.2


  1. Exodus 20:7

    “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

    Deuteronomy 5:11

    “‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. (ESV)

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  2. Exodus 20:7

    “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

    Deuteronomy 5:11

    “‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. (ESV)

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Copyright © Tim Hopper. Based on Calendar of Readings in the Westminster Standards by Dr. Joey Pipa. Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.