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Isaiah 1:16-19
Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; …

Jeremiah 32:18
Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts,is his name,

Daniel 9:4
And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;

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Deuteronomy 6:5,6
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might…

Deuteronomy 10:12,13
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, …

John 14:15,21-23
If ye love me, keep my commandments…

to a thousand generations
This expression emphasizes the vastness and perpetuity of God's faithfulness. While not meant to be taken literally, it signifies an immeasurable duration, suggesting that God's covenantal love extends far beyond human lifespans. This is echoed in other scriptures, such asPsalm 105:8, which speaks of God's covenant remembered for "a thousand generations." It underscores the idea that God's promises and blessings are enduring and reliable, transcending time and human limitations.

of those who love Me
This phrase indicates a reciprocal relationship between God and His people. Love for God is not merely an emotional response but involves a commitment to His ways and commands. This love is foundational to the Shema, found inDeuteronomy 6:4-5, which calls Israel to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength. It is a love that demands total allegiance and is demonstrated through obedience and faithfulness.

and keep My commandments
Obedience to God's commandments is a tangible expression of love for Him. This connection between love and obedience is reiterated by Jesus in the New Testament, where He states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments" (John 14:15). The commandments given to Israel, including the Ten Commandments inDeuteronomy 5, are not merely legalistic requirements but are intended to guide the people in living a life that reflects God's character and holiness. This obedience is a response to God's grace and a means of maintaining the covenant relationship.

– “showing loving devotion” (Deuteronomy 5:10) highlights God’s active, personal care. He is not distant; He continually pours out covenant love on His people.

– Scripture pairs His love with action: “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6-7).

–Psalm 103:17 echoes the same heart: “From everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him.”

– Because this devotion is rooted in His character, we can trust it is steady even when circumstances shift.

– The Spirit could have said “many” or “forever,” but He chose a concrete figure—“a thousand generations.”

• If we count a generation as forty years, the promise stretches far beyond recorded history.

• The point: His mercy outlasts human rebellion (contrastDeuteronomy 5:9, which limits judgment “to the third and fourth generation”).

–Psalm 105:8 celebrates the same scale: “He remembers His covenant forever, the word He commanded for a thousand generations.”

–Revelation 22:5 shows the promise ultimately blooming into an eternal kingdom where His servants “will reign forever and ever.”

– Love is not an abstract feeling; it is the heart’s allegiance to the Lord.

–Deuteronomy 6:5 lays it out plainly: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

– Jesus ties love to relationship: “Whoever loves Me will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him” (John 14:23).

– The promise inDeuteronomy 5:10 is therefore relational, reserved for people who treasure God above all.

– Genuine love shows itself in obedience. Scripture refuses to separate the two:

• “For this is the love of God: to keep His commandments” (1 John 5:3).

• “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22).

– God’s commands are not burdensome; they guide His people into freedom and blessing (Deuteronomy 10:12-13).

– Obedience positions us to experience the full flow of His covenant faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 5:10 paints a sweeping portrait of God’s covenant heart. He continually extends steadfast love, not for a moment but for “a thousand generations,” to people who respond with wholehearted love and practical obedience. The verse assures every believer that our faithfulness will never outpace His; His mercy spans millennia, embracing anyone who loves Him and lives out His commandments.

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