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Deuteronomy 5:9-11
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Deuteronomy 5:9-11
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9 Don’t worship or serve idols of any kind, because I am the Lord your God. I hate for my people to worship other gods.[a] People who sin against me become my enemies. And I will punish them, and their children, their grandchildren, and even their great-grandchildren. 10 But I will be very kind to people who love me and obey my commands. I will be kind to their families for thousands of generations![b]
11 ‘You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.
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- Deuteronomy 5:9 I hate … gods Or “I am El Kanah—the Jealous God.”
- Deuteronomy 5:10 Or “But I will show mercy to thousands of people who love me and obey my commands.”
Deuteronomy 5:9-11
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Deuteronomy 5:9-11
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9 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents(A) to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,(B) 10 but showing love to a thousand(C) generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.(D)
11 “You shall not misuse the name(E) of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.(F)
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