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A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use

Question 100

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 100

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Is it then soe great a sinne to take the name of God in vaine, either by swearing or by cursing, that God is also angry with them, whoe as much as in them lieth, do not forbid or hinder it.

Surely a most grieuous sinne: for there is no greater sinne, or which doth more offend God, than the reproch of his most holie name: Wherfore also, hea commanded that sinne to be punished with death.b

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aLeviticus 5:1
  2. bLeviticus 24:11, 16

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