Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Know therefore that the LORD your God is GodThis phrase emphasizes the exclusivity and supremacy of the LORD as the one true God. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of their unique relationship with God. This assertion is foundational to the Shema ( Deuteronomy 6:4), which declares the oneness of God. It contrasts with the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding nations, reinforcing the call to monotheism and covenant loyalty. the faithful God
The faithfulness of God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting His reliability and trustworthiness. This attribute assures the Israelites that God will fulfill His promises. In Lamentations 3:22-23, God's faithfulness is described as being renewed every morning, underscoring its constancy. This faithfulness is also a basis for hope and trust in God's unchanging nature. who keeps His covenant of loving devotion
God's covenant is a binding agreement characterized by "hesed," often translated as loving devotion or steadfast love. This covenantal love is evident in God's dealings with Israel, beginning with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) and continuing through the Mosaic covenant. It signifies a deep, committed relationship that God initiates and maintains, despite human unfaithfulness. for a thousand generations
This phrase signifies the enduring nature of God's covenantal promises. While not a literal number, it conveys the idea of perpetuity and God's long-term commitment to His people. Psalm 105:8 echoes this sentiment, emphasizing God's remembrance of His covenant forever. It reassures believers of the eternal scope of God's promises. of those who love Him and keep His commandments
This conditional aspect of the covenant highlights the importance of love and obedience in the relationship with God. Love for God is demonstrated through adherence to His commandments, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." This connection between love and obedience is central to the covenant relationship, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful and loving. 2. IsraelThe chosen people of God, to whom this message is directly addressed. 3. MosesThe leader of Israel who delivers God's commandments and promises to the people. 4. CovenantThe solemn agreement between God and His people, emphasizing His faithfulness and their required obedience. 5. GenerationsThe descendants of those who love God and keep His commandments, highlighting the enduring nature of God's promises. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's faithfulness is a central theme in the Bible. He is unchanging and reliable, fulfilling His promises across generations. Covenant RelationshipOur relationship with God is based on a covenant, which requires both His faithfulness and our obedience. Understanding this helps us live in alignment with His will. Loving DevotionGod's loving devotion (Hebrew: "chesed") is steadfast and enduring. We are called to respond with love and obedience. Generational ImpactOur faithfulness to God can have a lasting impact on future generations. We are encouraged to live in a way that honors God and influences others positively. Obedience and LoveTrue love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments. This is a practical expression of our faith and devotion. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's faithfulness in Deuteronomy 7:9 impact your view of His promises in your life today? 2. In what ways can you actively participate in the covenant relationship with God through obedience and love? 3. How can you ensure that your faithfulness to God positively influences future generations in your family or community? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's "chesed" (loving devotion). How did it strengthen your faith? 5. How do the connections between Deuteronomy 7:9 and other scriptures deepen your understanding of God's character and His expectations for us? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 34:6-7This passage describes God's character as compassionate, gracious, and abounding in loving devotion, reinforcing His faithfulness. Psalm 105:8-10This scripture speaks of God's covenant and His promise to a thousand generations, echoing the enduring nature of His commitment. 1 John 5:3This New Testament verse connects the love of God with keeping His commandments, similar to the message in Deuteronomy 7:9. Hebrews 10:23Encourages believers to hold fast to the hope they profess because God is faithful, aligning with the theme of God's faithfulness in Deuteronomy 7:9. People Amorites, Canaanites, Egyptians, Girgashite, Girgashites, Hittites, Hivite, Hivites, Jebusites, Moses, Perizzites, Perrizites, PharaohPlaces Beth-baal-peor, EgyptTopics Commandments, Commands, Covenant, Faith, Faithful, Generation, Generations, Hast, Keepeth, Keeping, Keeps, Kindness, Laws, Love, Loving, Lovingkindness, Mercy, Steadfast, Thousand, Thousandth, UnchangingDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 7:9 1655 hundreds and thousands
5694 generation
5762 attitudes, God to people
6160 fathers, sin of
8122 friendship, with God
8135 knowing God, nature of
8203 character
8208 commitment, to God
8251 faithfulness, to God
8304 loyalty
8331 reliability Deuteronomy 7:7-9 1055 God, grace and mercy
6667 grace, in OT
8105 assurance, basis of Deuteronomy 7:8-9 1035 God, faithfulness
1349 covenant, at Sinai Deuteronomy 7:9-10 5493 retribution
5499 reward, divine
8112 certainty Library God's Faithfulness
'Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him.'--DEUT. vii. 9. 'Faithful,' like most Hebrew words, has a picture in it. It means something that can be (1) leant on, or (2) builded on. This leads to a double signification--(1) trustworthy, and that because (2) rigidly observant of obligations. So the word applies to a steward, a friend, or a witness. Its most wonderful and sublime application is to God. It presents to …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMatch-Making.
SECTION I. THE RELATION OF PARENTS TO THE MARRIAGE CHOICE OF THEIR CHILDREN. "Youth longeth for a kindred spirit, and yet yearneth for a heart that can commune with his own; Take heed that what charmeth thee is real, nor springeth of thine own imagination; And suffer not trifles to win thy love; for a wife is thine unto death!" One of the most affecting scenes of home-life is that of the bridal hour! Though in one sense it is a scene of joy and festivity; yet in another, it is one of deep sadness. …
Samuel Philips—The Christian Home The First Covenant
"Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice, and keep My covenant, ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me."--EX. xix. 5. "He declared unto you His covenant, which He commanded you to perform, even ten commandments."--DEUT. iv. 13.i "If ye keep these judgments, the Lord thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant,"--DEUT. vii. 12. "I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers, which My covenant they brake."--JER. xxxi. 31, 32. WE have …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants That the Employing Of, and Associating with the Malignant Party, According as is Contained in the Public Resolutions, is Sinful and Unlawful.
That The Employing Of, And Associating With The Malignant Party, According As Is Contained In The Public Resolutions, Is Sinful And Unlawful. If there be in the land a malignant party of power and policy, and the exceptions contained in the Act of Levy do comprehend but few of that party, then there need be no more difficulty to prove, that the present public resolutions and proceedings do import an association and conjunction with a malignant party, than to gather a conclusion from clear premises. …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Sovereignty of God in Reprobation
"Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God" (Rom. 11:22). In the last chapter when treating of the Sovereignty of God the Father in Salvation, we examined seven passages which represent Him as making a choice from among the children of men, and predestinating certain ones to be conformed to the image of His Son. The thoughtful reader will naturally ask, And what of those who were not "ordained to eternal life?" The answer which is usually returned to this question, even by those who profess …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Why all Things Work for Good
1. The grand reason why all things work for good, is the near and dear interest which God has in His people. The Lord has made a covenant with them. "They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Jer. xxxii. 38). By virtue of this compact, all things do, and must work, for good to them. "I am God, even thy God" (Psalm l. 7). This word, Thy God,' is the sweetest word in the Bible, it implies the best relations; and it is impossible there should be these relations between God and His people, and …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial John's Introduction.
^D John I. 1-18. ^d 1 In the beginning was the Word [a title for Jesus peculiar to the apostle John], and the Word was with God [not going before nor coming after God, but with Him at the beginning], and the Word was God. [Not more, not less.] 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him [the New Testament often speaks of Christ as the Creator--see ver. 10; I. Cor. viii. 6; Col. i. 13, 17; Heb. i. 2]; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. [This …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Holiness of God
The next attribute is God's holiness. Exod 15:51. Glorious in holiness.' Holiness is the most sparkling jewel of his crown; it is the name by which God is known. Psa 111:1. Holy and reverend is his name.' He is the holy One.' Job 6:60. Seraphims cry, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory.' Isa 6:6. His power makes him mighty, his holiness makes him glorious. God's holiness consists in his perfect love of righteousness, and abhorrence of evil. Of purer eyes than …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Covenant of Grace
Q-20: DID GOD LEAVE ALL MANKIND TO PERISH 1N THE ESTATE OF SIN AND MISERY? A: No! He entered into a covenant of grace to deliver the elect out of that state, and to bring them into a state of grace by a Redeemer. 'I will make an everlasting covenant with you.' Isa 55:5. Man being by his fall plunged into a labyrinth of misery, and having no way left to recover himself, God was pleased to enter into a new covenant with him, and to restore him to life by a Redeemer. The great proposition I shall go …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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