Maimonides
Not to violate an oath (even when it only accompanies the statement of what one intends to do), as it is said, “Ye shall not swear by My name falsely” (Lev. 19:12).
Leviticus 19:12
- KJV
- And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD .
- ASV
- And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of thy God: I am Jehovah.
- WEB
- “‘You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
- JPS
- And ye shall not swear by My name falsely, so that thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.