Deuteronomy 5:10
Deuteronomy 5:10 in Multiple Translations
but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
And I will have mercy through a thousand generations on those who have love for me and keep my laws.
but I show trustworthy love to the thousands of generations who love me and keep my commandments.
And shewing mercie vnto thousandes of them that loue me, and keepe my commandements.
and doing kindness to thousands, to those loving Me, and to those keeping My commands.
and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.
And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
And shewing mercy unto many thousands, to them that love me, and keep my commandments.
But I will steadfastly love ◄thousands of generations/all the descendants► of those who love me and obey my commandments (OR, I will love for thousands of generations).
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 5:10
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Deuteronomy 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עֹ֥שֶׂה
חֶ֖סֶד
לַֽ/אֲלָפִ֑ים
לְ/אֹהֲבַ֖/י
וּ/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֥י
מצות/ו
מִצְוֺתָֽ/י
וְ/עֹ֥שֶׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal
חֶ֖סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
לַֽ/אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Prep | Adj
לְ/אֹהֲבַ֖/י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
וּ/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֥י
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
מצות/ו
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
מִצְוֺתָֽ/י
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 5:10
וְ/עֹ֥שֶׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
חֶ֖סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
לַֽ/אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Prep | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
לְ/אֹהֲבַ֖/י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
וּ/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֥י
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מצות/ו
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
מִצְוֺתָֽ/י
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 5:10
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- Deuteronomy 5:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:10
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:10
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:10
Context — The Ten Commandments
8You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.
9You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,
10but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
11You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. 12Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.Cross References
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| 1 | Romans 8:28 | And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. |
| 2 | 1 John 1:7 | But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 32:18 | You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 6:5–6 | And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. |
| 5 | John 15:14 | You are My friends if you do what I command you. |
| 6 | Matthew 7:21–27 | Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
| 7 | James 1:25 | But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. |
| 8 | Daniel 9:4 | And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
| 9 | Galatians 5:6 | For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 10:12–13 | And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good? |
Deuteronomy 5:10 Summary
This verse, Deuteronomy 5:10, tells us that God shows love and kindness to those who love and obey Him, and this love can last for thousands of generations. To love and obey God means to follow His commands, like the ones given in Deuteronomy 5-11, and to trust in His goodness, as seen in Psalm 100:5. When we love and obey God, we can experience His blessings and loving care, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:10 and Jeremiah 31:3. By following God's commands, we can show our love for Him and receive His love in return, just like a child obeys their parents to show love and respect, as taught in Ephesians 6:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to love and keep God's commandments?
Loving and keeping God's commandments means to obey and cherish His laws, as seen in Deuteronomy 5:10, and to live a life that honors Him, as taught in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-40.
How does God show loving devotion to those who love Him?
God shows loving devotion by blessing and caring for those who love and obey Him, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:10, and by being a loving Father, as seen in Psalm 103:13 and 1 John 3:1.
What is the significance of a thousand generations in this verse?
The phrase 'a thousand generations' emphasizes God's eternal and enduring love for those who love and obey Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 5:10, and highlights the long-term effects of faithfulness, as seen in Exodus 20:6 and Psalm 100:5.
Is God's love limited to those who keep His commandments?
No, God's love is not limited, as seen in John 3:16, but His blessings and loving devotion, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 5:10, are reserved for those who love and obey Him, as taught in 1 John 2:3-6 and 1 John 5:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my love for God through obedience to His commandments?
- How can I prioritize keeping God's commandments in my daily life, and what benefits can I expect to receive?
- In what ways have I experienced God's loving devotion in my life, and how can I share this with others?
- What does it mean to me that God's love and devotion can extend to a thousand generations, and how can I play a part in this legacy?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:10
[See comments on Deuteronomy 5:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:10
Thou shalt have none other gods before me. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:10
(10) Them that love me.—We have an echo of this commandment in the words of our Saviour: “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The promise of His presence with us through the “other Comforter” compensates for the absence of any visible image. As love in this verse is practical, so is hatred in the previous verse. To hate God is to disobey His commandments.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:10
10. shewing mercy] better, loyal or true love; cf. Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 7:12 keeping covenant and true love (Sg.). The Heb. term ḥ ?esed as including both affection and constancy is peculiarly appropriate here.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:10
OF THE TEN , Deuteronomy 5:6-21.Here, on the plains of Moab, in sight of the Land of Promise, thirty-eight years after the first announcement of the law on Sinai, Moses repeats the code which Jehovah
Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:10
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The Message of Deuteronomy by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes in 'The Message of Deuteronomy' that God's love for humanity is the foundation of His governance, while man's love for God is the driving force behind |
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God Uses Foolish Things by Jackie Pullinger | In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of scoring a three, two, and four in a specific process. They mention the idea of a snow-covered holiday and walking on snow. Th |
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God Directs Our Lives by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding that God is a person. They share personal anecdotes about their relationship with their earthly father, highl |
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Be a Man (At Home and at Church) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, e |
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(Nicaragua) I Have Labored in Vain by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a missionary who became discouraged after five years of laboring in a certain nation without seeing any results. Despite God's promi |
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Destroying Pop-Christian Views of Marital Bliss - Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a man loving his wife as God loves her. He highlights how many great preachers and missionaries often neglect their wives, |
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Christ Lord and Master by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the blessings and grace that God has bestowed upon the church and its members. They also mention the success of their |