but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. but showing loving devotionThe Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which is often translated as "steadfast love," "mercy," or "kindness." This term conveys a deep, covenantal love that is not merely an emotion but a commitment to act in the best interest of the beloved. In the context of Deuteronomy, this loving devotion is a reflection of God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant with Israel. It is a reminder that God's love is not fleeting or conditional but is enduring and steadfast, rooted in His character and promises. to a thousand generations
The phrase "a thousand generations" is a hyperbolic expression used to emphasize the vastness and perpetuity of God's covenantal love. In the ancient Near Eastern context, numbers often carried symbolic meaning. The number "thousand" here signifies completeness and an immeasurable span of time, suggesting that God's faithfulness extends far beyond human comprehension. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who were called to trust in God's promises despite the uncertainties of their journey. of those who love Me
The Hebrew word for "love" is "אָהֵב" (ahav), which implies a deep, personal affection and commitment. In the biblical context, love for God is not merely an emotional response but involves a holistic devotion that encompasses heart, soul, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5). This love is demonstrated through obedience and loyalty to God, reflecting a relationship that is both intimate and covenantal. The call to love God is central to the Shema, a foundational declaration of faith for the Israelites. and keep My commandments
The word "keep" is translated from the Hebrew "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, observe, or give heed to. It implies a careful and intentional adherence to God's laws. The commandments, or "מִצְוֹת" (mitzvot), are not merely rules but are seen as divine instructions that guide the people in living a life that is pleasing to God. In the context of Deuteronomy, keeping the commandments is a tangible expression of love for God and a means of maintaining the covenant relationship. It underscores the belief that faith and obedience are inseparable, and that true devotion to God is demonstrated through a life of righteousness and holiness. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws, including the Ten Commandments, to the people. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, to whom the laws and commandments were given as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Mount SinaiThe place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, which are reiterated in Deuteronomy. 4. God (Yahweh)The one true God who establishes a covenant with His people, promising blessings for obedience. 5. CovenantThe agreement between God and the Israelites, involving promises and obligations, including the keeping of commandments. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness Across GenerationsGod's promise of loving devotion extends to a thousand generations, highlighting His enduring faithfulness and commitment to those who love Him. The Relationship Between Love and ObedienceTrue love for God is expressed through obedience to His commandments. This relationship is foundational to the covenant and is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The Blessing of ObedienceObedience to God's commandments brings blessings not only to individuals but also to their descendants, emphasizing the communal and generational impact of faithfulness. The Nature of God's LoveGod's love is described as "loving devotion" (Hebrew: "chesed"), which encompasses mercy, kindness, and loyalty. This love is both a promise and a call to reciprocate through obedience. Covenant ResponsibilityAs part of the covenant, believers are called to uphold their responsibility by loving God and keeping His commandments, which leads to a deeper relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's promise of loving devotion to a thousand generations impact your view of His faithfulness? 2. In what ways can you demonstrate your love for God through obedience in your daily life? 3. How does the concept of "chesed" (loving devotion) deepen your understanding of God's character and His expectations for His people? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your love for God is reflected in your actions and decisions? 5. How can the generational impact of obedience to God's commandments influence your approach to family and community life? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 20:6This verse parallels Deuteronomy 5:10, emphasizing God's steadfast love for those who love Him and keep His commandments. John 14:15Jesus speaks about the connection between love and obedience, reinforcing the idea that love for God is demonstrated through keeping His commandments. Psalm 103:17-18Highlights God's everlasting love and righteousness toward those who keep His covenant and remember His precepts. 1 John 5:3Discusses the love of God as keeping His commandments, which are not burdensome, aligning with the theme of love and obedience. Jeremiah 31:33Speaks of the new covenant where God's law is written on the hearts of His people, indicating an internalization of His commandments. People MosesPlaces Beth-baal-peor, Egypt, HorebTopics Commandments, Commands, Generation, Generations, Keeping, Kindness, Laws, Love, Loving, Lovingkindness, Mercy, Shewing, Showing, Steadfast, Thousand, Thousands, ThousandthDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 5:10 1085 God, love of
1655 hundreds and thousands
8331 reliability Deuteronomy 5:6-21 1443 revelation, OT
7263 theocracy
8412 decisions Deuteronomy 5:7-10 5211 art Deuteronomy 5:8-10 5682 family, significance
8773 jealousy Deuteronomy 5:9-10 5724 offspring Library Prayer and Obedience
"An obedience discovered itself in Fletcher of Madeley, which I wish I could describe or imitate. It produced in him a ready mind to embrace every cross with alacrity and pleasure. He had a singular love for the lambs of the flock, and applied himself with the greatest diligence to their instruction, for which he had a peculiar gift. . . . All his intercourse with me was so mingled with prayer and praise, that every employment, and every meal was, as it were, perfumed therewith." -- JOHN WESLEY. …
Edward M. Bounds—The Necessity of PrayerThe Old Testament Canon from Its Beginning to Its Close.
The first important part of the Old Testament put together as a whole was the Pentateuch, or rather, the five books of Moses and Joshua. This was preceded by smaller documents, which one or more redactors embodied in it. The earliest things committed to writing were probably the ten words proceeding from Moses himself, afterwards enlarged into the ten commandments which exist at present in two recensions (Exod. xx., Deut. v.) It is true that we have the oldest form of the decalogue from the Jehovist …
Samuel Davidson—The Canon of the Bible Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day Sabbath.
AND PROOF, THAT THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK IS THE TRUE CHRISTIAN SABBATH. BY JOHN BUNYAN. 'The Son of man is lord also of the Sabbath day.' London: Printed for Nath, Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, 1685. EDITOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. All our inquiries into divine commands are required to be made personally, solemnly, prayerful. To 'prove all things,' and 'hold fast' and obey 'that which is good,' is a precept, equally binding upon the clown, as it is upon the philosopher. Satisfied from our observations …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 "They have Corrupted Themselves; their Spot is not the Spot of his Children; they are a Perverse and Crooked Generation. "
Deut. xxxii. 5.--"They have corrupted themselves; their spot is not the spot of his children; they are a perverse and crooked generation." We doubt this people would take well with such a description of themselves as Moses gives. It might seem strange to us, that God should have chosen such a people out of all the nations of the earth, and they to be so rebellious and perverse, if our own experience did not teach us how free his choice is, and how long-suffering he is, and constant in his choice. …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The True Manner of Keeping Holy the Lord's Day.
Now the sanctifying of the Sabbath consists in two things--First, In resting from all servile and common business pertaining to our natural life; Secondly, In consecrating that rest wholly to the service of God, and the use of those holy means which belong to our spiritual life. For the First. 1. The servile and common works from which we are to cease are, generally, all civil works, from the least to the greatest (Exod. xxxi. 12, 13, 15, &c.) More particularly-- First, From all the works of our …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety The Everlasting Covenant of the Spirit
"They shall be My people, and l will be their God. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from Me."--JER. xxxii. 38, 40. "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes, and ye …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants Jesus Fails to Attend the Third Passover.
Scribes Reproach Him for Disregarding Tradition. (Galilee, Probably Capernaum, Spring a.d. 29.) ^A Matt. XV. 1-20; ^B Mark VII. 1-23; ^D John VII. 1. ^d 1 And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judæa, because the Jews sought to kill him. [John told us in his last chapter that the passover was near at hand. He here makes a general statement which shows that Jesus did not attend this passover. The reason for his absence is given at John v. 18.] ^a 1 Then there …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Angel of the Lord in the Pentateuch, and the Book of Joshua.
The New Testament distinguishes between the hidden God and the revealed God--the Son or Logos--who is connected with the former by oneness of nature, and who from everlasting, and even at the creation itself, filled up the immeasurable distance between the Creator and the creation;--who has been the Mediator in all God's relations to the world;--who at all times, and even before He became man in Christ, has been the light of [Pg 116] the world,--and to whom, specially, was committed the direction …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Mount Zion.
"For ye are not come unto a mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard entreated that no word more should be spoken unto them: for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned; and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: but ye are come unto Mount Zion, and unto …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews The Foundations of Good Citizenship.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.--Ex. 20:1-17. Parallel Readings. Hist. Bible I, 194-198. Prin. of Politics, Chap. II. Lowell, Essay on "Democracy." Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image. Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Honor thy father and thy mother. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Thou …
Charles Foster Kent—The Making of a Nation Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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