<P> It is a prohibition of blasphemy , specifically , the misuse or `` taking in vain '' of the name of the God of Israel , or using His name to commit evil . Exodus 20 : 7 reads : </P>
<P> It is a prohibition of blasphemy , specifically , the misuse or `` taking in vain '' of the name of the God of Israel , or using His name to commit evil . Exodus 20 : 7 reads : </P>
what is the meaning of taking the lord 's name in vain
what is the meaning of taking the lord 's name in vain
the misuse or `` taking in vain '' of the name of the God of Israel using His name to commit evil
the misuse or `` taking in vain '' of the name of the God of Israel using His name to commit evil