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the 613 Commandments in Judeaism

613 commandments - [34 Sections] [Section 01 - G-d]

A Christian nondenominational view:

(01) - G-d - (1-10)

Commandment 3 of 613:

3. Not to blaspheme (Ex. 22:27; in Christian texts, Ex. 22:28), the penalty for which is death (Lev. 24:16) (negative).

Cross References - [Old Testament] [New Testament]

definition: ref. Websters Unabridged c. 1900
blaspheme: v.t. [Gr. blasfamo. the first sylable is the same as blame, denoting injury; probably Fr. blesser, to hurt, that is, to strike; Sp. blasfemable is blamable, the last sylable in the Gr., to speak.]

- 1) To speak of the Supreme being in terms of impious irreverence; to revile or speak reproachfully of God, or the Holy Spirit. 1Kings xxi. Mark iii


New Testament: - Cross References

(Mat 12:31) - "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."