3rd Commandment: Do Not Carry the Name in Vain

Is the 3rd Commandment, “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain,” about swearing? When God gives this command to Moses at Mount Sinai, he’s calling Israel to fulfill their purpose to carry his name faithfully.

Watch this video and explore the meaning behind this command and its significance for us today.

In this video, you will learn …

The meaning of the Hebrew word for “take” (nasa’)
What it means for God to attach his name to others
The meaning of the Hebrew word for “in vain” (shav’)
What it means to carry the name of Yahweh faithfully

00:00 The meaning of “nasa’”
01:01 God attaches his name
02:27 The meaning of “in vain” (shav’)
02:58 Carrying the name faithfully

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A Conversation with: Jon Collins, Tim Mackie
Director: Everett Patterson
Producer: Patrick G. Ramos
Executive Producers: Jon Collins, Tim Mackie
Creative Director: Robert Pérez
Animation Technical Lead: Greg Stewart
Art Director, Animation: PMurphy
Technical Supervisor: Guy Van Bogart
Original Music: "His Name is Worthy" by Lofi Sunday, Logan Russell
Visual Development: BibleProject Animation Studio
Story Artist: Jonathan Rooney
2D Artists: Mac Cooper, Nyssa Oru, Braeden Sherrell
Character Animator: Mac Cooper, Chris Purdin
Clean-Up Animator: Phillip Watson
Animators: Darrin Casler, Drew Jackson, Greg Stewart
Effects Artist: Guy Van Bogart
Sound Designer: Reed Harvey
Audio Engineer: Tyler Bailey