"For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe." v.17
Read chapter 10
We get a list of characteristics of Jehovah, which one of my favorite worship songs quotes.
God of gods--> this doesn't mean that there are many different gods but the Hebrew word is elohim which can mean God or judges or rulers. Jehovah is the Ruler of all rulers of the earth.
Lord of lords--> Jehovah is above all kings and princes and presidents of all time.
Great God--> His perfect nature
Mighty--> this is the first time we see the Hebrew word El Gibbor. He's the strongest to help, protect and defend His people
Awesome--> He is the most awe-inspiring, jaw dropping, reverence deserving One
Shows no partiality--> God shows undeserved favor- grace
Takes no bribes--> no justice is averted from Him
So why is this here in Deuteronomy? To remind Israel of the God they serve as they enter a new land that will try to lead them away and so they wouldn't forget the way God revealed Himself specifically to Israel those forty years in the wilderness. Which of these characteristics of God do you need to be reminded of today?
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