Exodus 20:5-6
“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; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.”
What does Exodus 20:5-6 mean?
Exodus 20:5-6 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "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; And…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Jealous God: A Call to Devotion
In Exodus 20:5-6, we encounter profound truths about the nature of God and His expectations of us as His creation. The verses state: "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…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Generational Mercy and Faithfulness
O Lord, God of all creation, We come before You today in a spirit of reverence and humility, acknowledging Your sovereignty and holiness. As we meditate on your word in Exodus 20:5-6, we are reminded of Your righteous nature, that Thou art a jealous God. We reflect on the weight…
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