KJV ORIGINAL
And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And showing mercy to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to show kindness and mercy to countless generations of people who love Him and follow His ways.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Ten Commandments that Moses was repeating to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. It comes right after God's warning about punishing those who worship idols, showing the contrast between His judgment and His mercy. The Israelites were about to settle in a land filled with idol-worshipping nations, so this reminder of God's faithful love was crucial for their identity and future.
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