Deuteronomy 7:9

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 7

“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”Deuteronomy 7:9

What Does Deuteronomy 7:9 Mean?

Deuteronomy 7:9 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Covenant Loyalty (Hesed), Covenant, and Mercy.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 7:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 10:23“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”2 Timothy 2:13“If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.”2 Thessalonians 3:3“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”Daniel 9:4“And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;”1 Corinthians 1:9“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”Nehemiah 1:5“And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:”1 Thessalonians 5:24“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”Exodus 20:6“And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Deuteronomy 5:10“And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.”Isaiah 49:7“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.”2 Corinthians 1:18“But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.”1 John 1:9“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 5:3“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”Genesis 17:7“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”Hebrews 6:18“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:”Psalms 119:75“I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.”1 Chronicles 16:15“Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;”

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