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Deuteronomy 7:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 7:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 7 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
Deuteronomy 7:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:9
The command 'Know therefore' (yada'ta) means experiential, intimate knowledge, not mere intellectual assent. God's faithfulness (ne'eman) means He is trustworthy, reliable, unchanging. 'Keepeth covenant and mercy' shows God's commitment to both justice (covenant) and compassion (mercy, chesed). The promise extends 'to a thousand generations'—hyperbolic language indicating inexhaustible faithfulness. The condition 'them that love him and keep his commandments' establishes covenant obedience as the context for experiencing God's blessing. This isn't works-righteousness but covenant relationship—...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 7:9
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“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
“he remains faithful. He can't deny himself.,If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.,,,,,,,,”
“who will establish you”
“and made confession”
“through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son”
“I beg you”
“who will also do it.”
“to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.”
“And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me”