What Does It Mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?

February 7, 2026

Open Bible on a wooden table with glowing light in the background representing Mount Sinai, highlighting the Third Commandment about taking the Lord's name in vain, surrounded by subtle prayer hands and worship icons symbolizing reverence, integrity, and ethical living in daily faith practices.
To “take the Lord’s name in vain” means to use God’s name in a way that is disrespectful or careless....
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