2007-01-14 03:14:00 · 12 answers · asked by karthik k 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means that your using the name "god" in a matter that's negative. For instance, using "god" in conjunction with a curse word such as "God Damn"
2007-01-14 03:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by bosco6159 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw that this post was from seven years ago. I searched this subject because I would like to see an accurate translation, or transliteration. What is the word that was translated as "take" and what other meanings does it have. Same with the word "vain". The tetragrammaton is considered to be the "unspeakable" name of god, so does someone assuming that name for themselves take it in vain? How about someone who commits genocide and other atrocities in the name of their god? Some people take the Bible, Koran, or Torah very seriously, yet they do not take the Bhagavad Gita seriously, they do not take Norse Mythos or Greek Mythos seriously. Why? Why is one Myth believed and others denied? (Even though many have been proven to be older than the Hebrew Bible...)
Humans are funny critters sometimes.
2013-12-03 04:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When "vain" is used in this way, it literally means in an improper or irreverent manner.
Therefore, taking God's name in vain means using His name in a way not meant to be. While it can be cursing, it can also be those charlatans who do things "in God's name," while deceiving people.
2007-01-14 11:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using His name in any way that does not show respect or reverence to Him. The most common is using His name to curse something or someone, like g-damn. Just remember one of the ten commandments: You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.
2007-01-14 11:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it a moment..... God .... is title not name.... that does not mean its okay to just throw it about in profanity..... but consider..... how about calling Jesus ... Lord.... if you dont really believe it.... or turning Thank you Jesus into a catch phrase..... or saying any phrases which use his name in less than "worship or praise" .....Using his name in vain friends means so much more than a simple curse word.... there are many ways we use his name in vain and or treat him in such a way that dishonors him.... something we should always be mindful of.
God bless you
2007-01-14 11:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by PreacherTim63(SFECU) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when you use his name when you should not. When cursing or insulting someone, like Oh,my God or I'm gonna beat the God out of you or something like that, when you're using his name in vain. Hope I helped.
2007-01-14 11:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by Joka B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We take it to mean adding a last name to GOD and that's accurate.
However I believe there are many that use GOD'S name in vain every Sunday.
The Word of GOD is about the reconciliation of man and GOD.
It's about forgiveness, mercy, grace and love.
I personally believe there are many Pastors that are using the church and GODS name strictly to make money and further their own ambitions.
As far as I'm concerned that's using GODS name in vain also.
2007-01-14 11:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by drg5609 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not cursing. It is taking an oath in God's name, not his title and then breaking that oath. The word God is not a proper name it is only a title. When you promise something in the name of God and then break that promise you are taking Go's name in vain.
2007-01-14 11:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means like using his name when something bad happens or something like that, like saying "oh my god" can't really explain it that well sorry.
2007-01-14 11:18:47 · answer #9 · answered by AmericanGirl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cursing is not pretty no matter how it is done.
2007-01-14 11:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋