Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. New Living Translation Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. English Standard Version Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, Berean Standard Bible Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. King James Bible 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; New King James Version “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; New American Standard Bible Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His faithfulness to a thousand generations for those who love Him and keep His commandments; NASB 1995 “Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments; NASB 1977 “Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments; Legacy Standard Bible You shall know therefore that Yahweh your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; Amplified Bible Therefore know [without any doubt] and understand that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who is keeping His covenant and His [steadfast] lovingkindness to a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; Christian Standard Bible Know that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Know that Yahweh your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commands. American Standard Version Know therefore that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations, Contemporary English Version You know that the LORD your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations. English Revised Version 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation Keep in mind that the LORD your God is [the only] God. He is a faithful God, who keeps his promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commands. Good News Translation Remember that the LORD your God is the only God and that he is faithful. He will keep his covenant and show his constant love to a thousand generations of those who love him and obey his commands, International Standard Version Know that the LORD your God is God, the trusted God who faithfully keeps his covenant to the thousandth generation of those who love him and obey his commands. Majority Standard Bible Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. NET Bible So realize that the LORD your God is the true God, the faithful God who keeps covenant faithfully with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, New Heart English Bible Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with them who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations, Webster's Bible Translation Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations: World English Bible Know therefore that Yahweh your God himself is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness to a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commandments, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have known that He, your God YHWH, [is] God, the faithful God keeping the covenant and the kindness with those loving Him and with those keeping His commands, for one thousand generations, Young's Literal Translation And thou hast known that Jehovah thy God He is God, the faithful God, keeping the covenant, and the kindness, to those loving Him, and to those keeping His commands -- to a thousand generations, Smith's Literal Translation And know thou that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, watching the covenant and the kindness to those loving him, and to those watching his commands to the thousandth generation: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt know that the Lord thy God, he is a strong and faithful God, keeping his covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments, unto a thousand generations: Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall know that the Lord your God himself is a strong and faithful God, preserving his covenant and his mercy for those who love him and those who keep his precepts for a thousand generations, New American Bible Know, then, that the LORD, your God, is God: the faithful God who keeps covenant mercy to the thousandth generation toward those who love him and keep his commandments, New Revised Standard Version Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat you may know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and mercy with those that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall know that LORD JEHOVAH your God is God, the trustworthy God; He keeps covenant and grace for his friends and for those observing His commandments for a thousand generations; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Know therefore that the LORD thy God, He is God; the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations; Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt know therefore, that the Lord thy God, he is God, a faithful God, who keeps covenant and mercy for them that love him, and for those that keep his commandments to a thousand generations, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Casting out the Nations…8But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. 10But those who hate Him He repays to their faces with destruction; He will not hesitate to repay to his face the one who hates Him.… Cross References Exodus 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” Psalm 103:17-18 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— / to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. Nehemiah 1:5 Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, 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, 1 Kings 8:23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Chronicles 6:14 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. Psalm 89:1-2 A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” Psalm 105:8 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. 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, Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 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. Treasury of Scripture Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; the faithful Exodus 34:6,7 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Psalm 146:6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: which keepeth Genesis 5:10 And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters: Genesis 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Exodus 20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. a thousand 1 Chronicles 16:15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Covenant Keepeth Keeping Keeps Kindness Laws Loving Mercy Steadfast Thousand Thousandth Unchanging WordJump to Next Commandments Commands Covenant Keepeth Keeping Keeps Kindness Laws Loving Mercy Steadfast Thousand Thousandth Unchanging WordDeuteronomy 7 1. All communion with the nations is forbidden5. for fear of idolatry, 6. for the holiness of the people, 9. for the nature of God in his mercy and justice, 17. and for the assuredness of victory which God will give over them. Know therefore that the LORD your God is God This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity and supremacy of the LORD as the one true God. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of their unique relationship with God. This assertion is foundational to the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), which declares the oneness of God. It contrasts with the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding nations, reinforcing the call to monotheism and covenant loyalty. the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful and loving. 2. Israel The chosen people of God, to whom this message is directly addressed. 3. Moses The leader of Israel who delivers God's commandments and promises to the people. 4. Covenant The solemn agreement between God and His people, emphasizing His faithfulness and their required obedience. 5. Generations The descendants of those who love God and keep His commandments, highlighting the enduring nature of God's promises. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's faithfulness is a central theme in the Bible. He is unchanging and reliable, fulfilling His promises across generations. Covenant Relationship Our relationship with God is based on a covenant, which requires both His faithfulness and our obedience. Understanding this helps us live in alignment with His will. Loving Devotion God's loving devotion (Hebrew: "chesed") is steadfast and enduring. We are called to respond with love and obedience. Generational Impact Our faithfulness to God can have a lasting impact on future generations. We are encouraged to live in a way that honors God and influences others positively. Obedience and Love True love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments. This is a practical expression of our faith and devotion.(9-11) These verses are a direct comment upon the second commandment. The "thousands of them that love Him" are here expanded into a "thousand generations." The "hatred," too, is the same thing denoted there: "Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments."Verse 9. - To a thousand generations; rather, to the thousandth generation. As God is faithful to his covenant, and will show mercy and do good to those that love him, whilst on those who hate him he will bring terrible retribution, the people are warned by this to take heed against rebellion and apostasy from him (comp. Exodus 20:5). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Know thereforeוְיָ֣דַעְתָּ֔ (wə·yā·ḏa‘·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is God, הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the faithful הַֽנֶּאֱמָ֔ן (han·ne·’ĕ·mān) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support God הָאֵל֙ (hā·’êl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty who keeps שֹׁמֵ֧ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to His covenant הַבְּרִ֣ית (hab·bə·rîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant with loving devotion וְהַחֶ֗סֶד (wə·ha·ḥe·seḏ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty for a thousand לְאֶ֥לֶף (lə·’e·lep̄) Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 505: A thousand generations דּֽוֹר׃ (dō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling of those who love Him לְאֹהֲבָ֛יו (lə·’ō·hă·ḇāw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f and keep וּלְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (ū·lə·šō·mə·rê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to His commandments. מִצְוֺתָ֖יו (miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment Links Deuteronomy 7:9 NIVDeuteronomy 7:9 NLT Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV Deuteronomy 7:9 NASB Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV Deuteronomy 7:9 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 7:9 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 7:9 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 7:9 French Bible Deuteronomy 7:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that Yahweh your God he (Deut. 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