3rd Commandment: Do Not Carry the Name in Vain

About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of the 3rd Commandment and how Israel represents Yahweh's name.

The 10 Commandments E6 — Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?” In the Bible, it turns out a lot, actually. The creator God Yahweh is the source of all life and good, so his name is the greatest name. But surprisingly, he attaches his name to Israel, a lowly nation of former slaves, and enters into a covenant with them. The covenant starts with a list of 10 commandments, or 10 words, and following these commandments will lead Israel to life and flourishing. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the 3rd Commandment, which is all about how Israel will carry Yahweh’s name, or represent him to one another and the surrounding nations.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim, Jon

Topics covered

• 3rd Commandment
• Yahweh
• Israel
• covenant
• name
• life
• flourishing

Keywords

• 3rd Commandment
• Yahweh
• Israel
• covenant
• name
• life
• flourishing
• 10 Commandments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yahweh, Israel

Books & works: Romeo and Juliet, The 10 Commandments

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