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Deuteronomy 7:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 7:9

Verse 9 of 26

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Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he [is] God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

Deuteronomy 7:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:9

Theological / Devotional

The faithful God. The word translated “faithful” is a participial form of the verb ’aman, from which, through the Greek, comes our word “amen.” The Hebrew verb means “to stay,” “to support,” “to be firm,” so stressing the idea of utter dependability.

Mercy. From chesed, a word without any exact English equivalent. It reflects the concepts of ardent love, earnest desire, selfless kindness, grace, favor, and mercy. It represents the summit of unselfishness in either God or man. The RSV renders the term by “steadfast love.”

Thousand generations. Equivalent in meaning to the expression “forever.” Reference is to the multitudes throughout history who enter the covenant relationship.

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