Deuteronomy 5:10 meaning and explanation
but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
Deuteronomy 5:10, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Moses is addressing the assembled Israelites on the plains of Moab, restating the covenant made at Horeb. Verse 10 completes the contrast begun in verse 9: the LORD describes Himself as jealous, yet His anger toward those who hate Him reaches the third and fourth generation, while His chesed, steadfast covenant love, extends to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.