10 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Other Translations of Deuteronomy 5:10

King James Version

10 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

English Standard Version

10 but showing steadfast love to thousandsOr to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.

The Message

10 But I'm lovingly loyal to the thousands who love me and keep my commandments.

New King James Version

10 but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

New Living Translation

10 But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:10

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:6-22

(Read Deuteronomy 5:6-22)

There is some variation here from Luke 11. It is more necessary that we tie ourselves to the things, than to the words unalterably. The original reason for hallowing the sabbath, taken from God's resting from the work of creation on the seventh day, is not here mentioned. Though this ever remains in force, it is not the only reason. Here it is taken from Israel's deliverance out of Egypt; for that was typical of our redemption by Jesus Christ, in remembrance of which the Christian sabbath was to be observed. In the resurrection of Christ we were brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God, with a mighty hand, and an outstretched arm. How sweet is it to a soul truly distressed under the terrors of a broken law, to hear the mild and soul-reviving language of the gospel!