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The verse (Vayikra 19:12) says, “Do not swear with My name falsely.”
This teaches that an oath in the Torah is generally administered using the name of God. Rashi (see Ra”n to Ri”f) and Rambam write that this applies to all types of oaths. The Mishnah presents the various forms of God’s name which effect a shariah.
The Mishnah also teaches the halacha regarding the names of God for which a person would be liable if they were used to curse another person. The halacha at the end of the Mishnah mentions that if someone says cid:clip_image001.pngGod should smite you), this is an expression of cursing.
We discuss what is shem hamalchus (Rav Lichtenstein) as well as Prof Kimelman’s landmark Birchas Haminin.