Deuteronomy 10:17

Translations

Modern

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

Traditional

For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

Literal

For YHWH your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, God, the great, mighty, and awesome, who regards not persons nor takes a bribe.

Latin

…quia Dominus Deus vester ipse est Deus deorum, et Dominus dominantium, Deus magnus, et potens, et terribilis, qui personam non accipit, nec munera.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

Notes

Deuteronomy 10:17

The phrase God of gods does not mean that other gods actually exist. It shows God's complete sovereignty over all powers in heaven and earth. The Hebrew word ’elohim, translated as "gods," can also refer to angels or other powerful beings (see Psalm 82:1).
showing no partiality: people with power and influence do not impress God. So he does not give them special treatment (see Deuteronomy 1:17).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Bribery and Gifts Concern for the Poor Fear of the Lord Social Justice True Justice

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Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.
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And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
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Parallels

Joshua 24:14–28

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LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of God, Names of Gods and Goddesses

Topics

Awesome God Christ is God: As King of Kings and Lord of Lords God: Glory of God: Impartial God: Judge, and his Justice God: Personality of God: Sovereign Godly Fear: Motives to The Greatness of God Greatness Respect of Persons: God Does not Have The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Incorruptible

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