The Baptist Catechism

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

    Question 53

    Which is the third commandment?

    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.a

    Which is the third commandment?

    The third commandment is, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.a

    1. a. Exodus 20:7

      Exodus 20:7

      20:7 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.

      20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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    Changes in The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58

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    No change, but in spelling and punctuation.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58

    Which is the third commandment?

    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.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 53

    Which is the third commandment?

    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.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58

    Which is the third commandment?

    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.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58

    Which is the third commandment?

    The third commandment is, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (modernized) (1647), Question 53

    Which is the third commandment?

    The third commandment is, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58

    Which is the third commandment?

    The third commandment is, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.

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    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    Question 111

    Which is the third commandment?

    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.

    Commentaries (9)

    • Joseph Alleine, 1672, A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism

      Which is the third Commandment? 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…

      Joseph Alleine’s text

    • Thomas Lye, 1672, The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

      Which is the third Commandment? 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…

      Thomas Lye’s text

    • Thomas Vincent, 1673, An Explicatory Catechism

      Which is the third Commandement? The third Commandement 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…

      Thomas Vincent’s text

    • 1675, An Explicatory Catechism

      What is the third Commandment? 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…

      Its text

    • John Flavel, 1692, An Exposition of the Assembly’s Catechism

      Which is the third Commandment? 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…

      John Flavel’s text

    • Thomas Watson, 1692, A Body of Practical Divinity

      Exod. 20.7. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless, &c. This Commandment has Two Parts; First, A Negative expressed,…

      Thomas Watson’s text

    • Matthew Henry, 1703, A Scripture Catechism

      What is the Third Commandment? 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…

      Matthew Henry’s text

    • Alexander Whyte, 1883, A Commentary on the Shorter Catechism

      Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain—The first commandment teaches us that Jehovah is God alone: He has no equal and no rival. The second commandment goes on…

      Alexander Whyte’s text

    • Benjamin Beddome, 1752, A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

      On The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 58, which adapts this question

      By God’s name are we to understand his nature? Yes. My name is in him, (speaking of Christ) Should we reverence the name of God? Yes. That thou mayest fear this glorious and…

      Benjamin Beddome’s text