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Exodus 20:6 net — and showing covenant faithfulness to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

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"and showing covenant faithfulness to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

— Exodus 20:6, NET Bible

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Exodus 20 — Context

3

“You shall have no other gods before me.

4

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is on the earth beneath or that is in the water below.

5

You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, responding to the transgression of fathers by dealing with children to the third and fourth generations of those who reject me,

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and showing covenant faithfulness to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

7

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.

8

“Remember the Sabbath day to set it apart as holy.

9

For six days you may labor and do all your work,

Exodus 20:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:6 say?
Exodus 20:6 in the NET Bible reads: “and showing covenant faithfulness to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
Where is Exodus 20:6 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 6.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:6.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:6 in?
Exodus 20:6 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 Exodus 20:6?
Exodus 20:6 reads (NET): “and showing covenant faithfulness to a thousand generations 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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