Leviticus 19:12 web — "'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

World English Bible

""'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh."

— Leviticus 19:12, World English Bible

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Leviticus 19 — Context

9

"'When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field, neither shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest.

10

You shall not glean your vineyard, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and for the foreigner. I am Yahweh your God.

11

"'You shall not steal. "'You shall not lie. "'You shall not deceive one another.

12

"'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

13

"'You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. "'The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.

14

"'You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind; but you shall fear your God. I am Yahweh.

15

"'You shall do no injustice in judgment: you shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.

Leviticus 19:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:12 say?
Leviticus 19:12 in the World English Bible reads: “"'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.”
Where is Leviticus 19:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 12.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 19:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:12 in?
Leviticus 19:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 19:12?
Leviticus 19:12 reads (WEB): “"'You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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