Bible Verse Lookup
Deut 10:17
Chapter 10
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the Lord is the God of gods and the Lord of lords. He is the great God, the strong and terrible God. When he judges, he treats everyone equally; he does not let himself be bought by gifts.
the Lord is the God of gods and the Lord of lords. He is the great God, the strong and terrible God. When he judges, he treats everyone equally; he does not let himself be bought by gifts.
Commentaries
Recap: The Lord’s Demands.
The renewal of the tablets of the Law gives Moses a chance to remind the people of their vows when renewing the covenant. These vows include honoring the Lord alone (cf. 6:13); following the Lord’s ways (cf. 5:33); loving him with all their hearts (cf. 6:5); serving him exclusively (cf. 6:13); and faithfully obeying his commands and laws (cf. 6:24). In line with these vows, Israel is called to circumcise its heart and not stiffen its neck (10:16), to acknowledge God’s greatness and justice—who alone exists and personally cares for the most vulnerable: the orphan, the widow, and the migrant (10:18). Therefore, Israel should also learn to do the same: to love and help these people (cf. 15:8) (10:19).
Chapter 11 describes some of the Lord’s deeds and wonders performed against Egypt to free the people (3-5), highlighting one central point: these signs and wonders were seen by all of Israel. This means it is not just a historical event, but something everyone present witnessed and can testify about. God promises his saving presence. However, people must also remain faithful to the Lord by obeying his commands. In the prosperity and blessings of the promised land, they will be able to see God’s faithfulness (12-15); but if they turn away, the consequences will be severe (17). Therefore, as they prepare to cross the Jordan and take possession of the land (31), they are encouraged to choose which path to follow care-fully: the path of life that brings blessings, or the path of death that leads to a curse and destruction (26).