Deuteronomy 5:10 cpdv — and acting with mercy in thousands of ways to those who love me and keep my precepts.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and acting with mercy in thousands of ways to those who love me and keep my precepts. "

— Deuteronomy 5:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

7

You shall not have strange gods in my sight.

8

You shall not make for yourself a graven image, nor the likeness of anything, which is in heaven above, or on earth below, or which abides in the waters under the earth.

9

You shall not adore and you shall not worship these things. For I am the Lord your God, a jealous God, repaying the iniquity of the fathers upon the sons to the third and fourth generation to those who hate me,

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and acting with mercy in thousands of ways to those who love me and keep my precepts.

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You shall not use the name of the Lord your God in vain. For he will not go unpunished who takes up his name over an unimportant matter.

12

Observe the day of the Sabbath, so that you may sanctify it, just as the Lord your God has instructed you.

13

For six days, you shall labor and do all your work.

Deuteronomy 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 5:10 say?
Deuteronomy 5:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and acting with mercy in thousands of ways to those who love me and keep my precepts. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 5:10 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 5:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 10.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 5:10.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 5:10 in?
Deuteronomy 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 5:10?
Deuteronomy 5:10 reads (CPDV): “and acting with mercy in thousands of ways to those who love me and keep my precepts. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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