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Exodus 20:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Exodus 20:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.”
Exodus 20:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:6
And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.The contrast is staggering: judgment to third/fourth generation, but mercy 'unto thousands' (לַאֲלָפִים, la'alafim)—thousands of generations or thousands of people, either way vastly exceeding judgment's scope. God's 'bent' is toward mercy, not wrath. 'Them that love me' (לְאֹהֲבַי, le'ohavai) and 'keep my commandments' (לְשֹׁמְרֵי מִצְוֹתָי, leshomrei mitzvotai) are parallel—love and obedience are inseparable. Jesus says 'if you love me, keep my commandments' (John 14:15). Obedience isn't legalism but love's expre...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 20:6
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“he is God”
“and keeps them”
“that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.”
“that they may fear me forever”
“that they would fear me”
“and to your children”
“therefore he chose their seed after them”
“they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election”
“keep my commandments.”
“because he first loved us.”