Deuteronomy 5:10 web — and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

World English Bible

"and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments."

— Deuteronomy 5:10, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

7

"You shall have no other gods before me.

8

"You shall not make an engraved image for yourself, [nor] any likeness [of anything] that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

9

you shall not bow down yourself to them, nor serve them; for I, Yahweh, your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and on the fourth generation of those who hate me;

10

and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

11

"You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain: for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

12

"Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as Yahweh your God commanded you.

13

You shall labor six days, 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 World English Bible reads: “and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
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 (WEB): “and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.” 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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