Deuteronomy 7:9 akjv — Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love…

American King James Version

"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; "

— Deuteronomy 7:9, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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For you are an holy people to the LORD your God: the LORD your God has chosen you to be a special people to himself, above all people that are on the face of the earth.

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The LORD did not set his love on you, nor choose you, because you were more in number than any people; for you were the fewest of all people:

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But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn to your fathers, has the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of slaves, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

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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;

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And repays them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hates him, he will repay him to his face.

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You shall therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command you this day, to do them. ¶

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Why it shall come to pass, if you listen to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD your God shall keep to you the covenant and the mercy which he swore to your fathers:

Deuteronomy 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:9 say?
Deuteronomy 7:9 in the American King James Version reads: “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; ”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:9 in?
Deuteronomy 7:9 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 7:9?
Deuteronomy 7:9 reads (AKJV): “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; ” 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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