Deuteronomy 7:9 bbe — Be certain, then, that the Lord your God is God; whose faith and mercy are unchanging, who keeps his word through a tho…

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"Be certain, then, that the Lord your God is God; whose faith and mercy are unchanging, who keeps his word through a thousand generations to those who have love for him and keep his laws;"

— Deuteronomy 7:9, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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For you are a holy people to the Lord your God: marked out by the Lord your God to be his special people out of all the nations on the face of the earth.

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The Lord did not give you his love or take you for himself because you were more in number than any other people; for you were the smallest of the nations:

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But because of his love for you, and in order to keep his oath to your fathers, the Lord took you out with the strength of his hand, making you free from the prison-house and from the hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt.

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Be certain, then, that the Lord your God is God; whose faith and mercy are unchanging, who keeps his word through a thousand generations to those who have love for him and keep his laws;

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Rewarding his haters to their face with destruction; he will have no mercy on his hater, but will give him open punishment.

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So keep the orders and the laws and the decisions which I give you today and do them.

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And it will be, that if you give attention to these decisions and keep and do them, then the Lord will keep his agreement with you and his mercy, as he said in his oath to your fathers.

Deuteronomy 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:9 say?
Deuteronomy 7:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Be certain, then, that the Lord your God is God; whose faith and mercy are unchanging, who keeps his word through a thousand generations to those who have love for him and keep his laws;”
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 (BBE): “Be certain, then, that the Lord your God is God; whose faith and mercy are unchanging, who keeps his word through a thousand generations to those who have love for him and keep his laws;” 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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