And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
And I show loving kindness to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commands.
God is promising that His mercy and love will extend to countless generations of people who genuinely love Him and follow His ways.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Ten Commandments that God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai after delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as He established a covenant with them. It highlights God's promise of mercy to those who love Him and obey His commands, in contrast to the consequences of idolatry mentioned in the preceding verse. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where people often worshiped multiple gods, this assurance reinforced God's exclusive claim on His people's loyalty.
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