Deuteronomy 10:17
“For Yahweh your God, he is God of gods, and Lord of lords, the great God, the mighty, and the awesome, who doesn’t respect persons, nor takes reward.”
What does Deuteronomy 10:17 mean?
This verse reminds us that God stands above all earthly powers and authorities, yet treats every person with the same impartial justice. The phrase "doesn't respect persons, nor takes reward" means God cannot be swayed by wealth, status, or bribes, the way human judges sometimes are. Whether you're powerful or powerless, rich or struggling, known or invisible, God sees you with the same fair and honest eye. This is actually comforting when life feels unfair, because it means the ultimate judge of our lives cannot be corrupted and will never overlook what matters.