Deuteronomy 5:10
“and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
What does Deuteronomy 5:10 mean?
God is describing how his faithfulness extends across generations. When he says he shows loving kindness to "thousands," he means that the blessing of knowing him doesn't stop with one person or one lifetime, but ripples outward to their children, grandchildren, and beyond. The condition of loving him and keeping his commandments isn't about perfect obedience, but about genuinely seeking to follow him and honor his ways. This is meant to be encouraging: choosing to walk with God isn't just about your own life, but about the legacy of grace you're building for those who come after you.