The Resolution.
Name] This word properly signifieth Gods title: here figuratiuely it is v∣sed for any thing, whereby God may be knowne, as men are by their names: so it is vsed for his word, workes, iudgements. Act. 9.15. He is an elect vessell, to conuey my name among the Gentiles. Psal. 8.1. O Lord our God, how great is thy name through all the world! which settest thy glory aboue the heauens.
Take] That is, vsurpe: this word is translated from pretious things, which may not be touched without licence. And in trueth, men, which are no better then wormes creeping on the earth, are vtterly vnworthie to take, or, as I may say, touch the sacred name of God with minde, or mouth: neuerthelesse God of his infinite kindnes permitteth vs so to doe.
In vaine] Namely, for no••cause, any matter, and vpon each light and fonde occasion.
For] The reason of this cōmandement is taken from the penaltie annexed. He that abuseth Gods name, is guiltie of sinne before Gods iudgement seate: and therefore is most miserable. Psal. 32.1,2. Blessed is the man whose iniquitie is forgiuen, and whose sinne is couered: blessed is the man to whome God imputeth not s••nne.
Guiltlesse] That is, he shall not be vnpunished.