The question eventually must be raised Is it a criminal offense to take the name of the Lord in vain When people curse their parents, it unquestionably is a capital crime (Ex. 2117). The son or daughter is under the lawful jurisdiction of the family. The integrity of the family must be maintained by the threat of death. Clearly, cursing God (blasphemy) is a comparable crime, and is therefore a capital crime (Lev. 2416).
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