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Question
Hello Rabbi,
If I were to say Modeh Ani twice as an accident, would it count as saying G-d’s name in vain because “You” is a term that refers to G-d?
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Answer
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Shalom
Saying Modeh Ani twice by mistake is not considered saying G-d's name in vain. In fact, because G-d's name does not appear in it, it can be said upon waking in the morning before even washing your hands.
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