1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Exodus 23:13 Keep all things that I have said to you. And by the name of strange gods you shall not swear, neither shall it be heard out of your mouth.

Name. Hence it is supposed, the Jews have given abusive titles to the idols; as they call Beelzebub the god-fly, etc. No respect was to be shewn to them. (Calmet)