Deuteronomy 5:10

10 But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws.

Deuteronomy 5:10 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:10

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:6).

Deuteronomy 5:10 In-Context

8 " "Do not make for yourselves images of anything in heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth.
9 Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, for I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation.
10 But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws.
11 " "Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.
12 " "Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, as I, the Lord your God, have commanded you.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. thousands of generations; [or] thousands.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.