Deuteronomy 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 5:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 5:9 — KJV
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,”
— Deuteronomy 5:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 5:9 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:9
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:9: shalt, bow, down
“The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:9: lord, visiting, iniquity
“Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:9: visiting, iniquity, fathers
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:9: shalt, lord, god
“Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:9: shalt, bow, down
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