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Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You must fear the LORD your God and worship him and cling to him. Your oaths must be in his name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall fear the LORD your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him, and to Him you shall hold fast, and take oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him, and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh your God you shall fear; Him you shall serve, and to Him you shall cling, and by His name you shall swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall fear [and worship] the LORD your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect]; you shall serve Him and cling to Him [hold tightly to Him, be united with Him], and you shall swear [oaths] by His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to fear the LORD your God and worship him. Remain faithful to him and take oaths in his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to fear Yahweh your God and worship Him. Remain faithful to Him and take oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God; him shalt thou serve; and to him shalt thou cleave, and by his name shalt thou swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Respect the LORD your God, be faithful, and serve only him, making promises in his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve; and to him shalt thou cleave, and by his name shalt thou swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Fear the LORD your God, worship him, be loyal to him, and take your oaths in his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Have reverence for the LORD your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to fear the LORD your God and serve him. Cling to him and swear by his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Revere the LORD your God, serve him, be loyal to him and take oaths only in his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve him; and you shall cling to him, and you shall swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall fear Yahweh your God. You shall serve him. You shall cling to him, and you shall swear by his name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You fear your God YHWH, you serve Him, and you cleave to Him, and you swear by His Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Jehovah thy God thou dost fear, Him thou dost serve, and to Him thou dost cleave, and by His name thou dost swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah thy God shalt thou fear; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and in his name shalt thou swear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him only: to him thou shalt adhere, and shalt swear by his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You shall fear the Lord your God, and him alone shall you serve. You shall cling to him, and you shall swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD, your God, shall you fear, and him shall you serve; to him hold fast and by his name shall you swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall fear the LORD your God; him alone you shall worship; to him you shall hold fast, and by his name you shall swear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall revere the LORD your God; him shall you serve, and to him shall you cleave, and swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Stand in awe of LORD JEHOVAH your God and work for him and cleave to him and swear by his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; Him shalt thou serve; and to Him shalt thou cleave, and by His name shalt thou swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him, and shalt cleave to him, and shalt swear by his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=3200" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/10.htm">A Call to Obedience</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">You are to fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ṯa·‘ă·ḇōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">and serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/ū·ḇōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- ">Him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm" title="1692: ṯiḏ·bāq (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To cling, cleave, keep close. A primitive root; properly, to impinge, i.e. Cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit.">Hold fast to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: tiš·šā·ḇê·a‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and take your oaths</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·ḇiš·mōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">in His name.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a></span><br />“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14</a></span><br />Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-24.htm">1 Samuel 12:24</a></span><br />Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Psalm 2:11</a></span><br />Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">1 Peter 2:17</a></span><br />Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a></span><br />And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-20.htm">Exodus 20:20</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">2 Kings 17:36</a></span><br />Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Psalm 22:23</a></span><br />You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob, honor Him! All offspring of Israel, revere Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-8.htm">Psalm 33:8</a></span><br />Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall fear the LORD your God; him shall you serve, and to him shall you hold, and swear by his name.</p><p class="hdg">fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Deuteronomy 13:4</a></b></br> Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a></b></br> Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.</p><p class="hdg">cleave</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4</a></b></br> But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God <i>are</i> alive every one of you this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Deuteronomy 11:22</a></b></br> For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Deuteronomy 13:4</a></b></br> Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.</p><p class="hdg">swear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11</a></b></br> But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></b></br> I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth <i>in</i> righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Cleave</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-17.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Times</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">True.</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-19.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Cleave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-13.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-15.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-12.htm">Times</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">True.</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-1.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-1.htm">God's mercy in restoring the two tablets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">in continuing the priesthood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">in separating the tribe of Levi</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-10.htm">in hearkening unto Moses' plea for his people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">An exhortation to obedience</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This fear is not about terror but reverence and awe for God's holiness, power, and authority. In the ancient Near Eastern context, fear of a deity was common, but the Israelites were called to a unique relationship with Yahweh, characterized by love and obedience. This fear is foundational to wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and is the beginning of knowledge (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). It reflects a deep respect and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and justice.<p><b>and serve Him.</b><br>Service to God in the Old Testament often involved worship, sacrifices, and obedience to His commandments. The Hebrew word for "serve" can also mean "worship," indicating that true service to God is an act of worship. This service is exclusive, as seen in the first commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>), and is a response to God's deliverance and covenant relationship with Israel. Jesus reiterates this principle in <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a>, emphasizing that worship and service are due to God alone.<p><b>Hold fast to Him</b><br>Holding fast to God implies loyalty and commitment. In the covenantal context, it means clinging to God and His commandments, rejecting idolatry and other allegiances. This phrase suggests a relationship akin to a marriage, where faithfulness and devotion are paramount. <a href="/joshua/23-8.htm">Joshua 23:8</a> echoes this sentiment, urging Israel to cling to the LORD as they had done in the past. It is a call to steadfastness in faith and practice.<p><b>and take your oaths in His name.</b><br>Oaths in the ancient world were serious commitments, often invoking a deity as a witness to the truth of one's words. By instructing the Israelites to take oaths in God's name, the text underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity. It also highlights the exclusivity of their relationship with Yahweh, as oaths were not to be made in the names of other gods. Jesus later addresses the issue of oaths in <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a>, emphasizing honesty and the importance of one's word without the need for swearing by anything.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's commandments to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are receiving these instructions as part of the covenant relationship with Yahweh.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, and where the Israelites are about to enter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/y/yahweh.htm">Yahweh (The LORD)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where Moses received the Law from God, which forms the backdrop for the covenantal instructions in Deuteronomy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>The fear of the LORD is foundational to a life of faith. It involves reverence, awe, and a recognition of God's holiness and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_to_god.htm">Service to God</a></b><br>Serving God is an act of worship and obedience. It requires dedication and a willingness to prioritize God's will over personal desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holding_fast_to_god.htm">Holding Fast to God</a></b><br>Holding fast implies a deep, unwavering commitment to God. It involves clinging to His promises and trusting in His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_oaths.htm">Integrity in Oaths</a></b><br>Taking oaths in God's name underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity. It reflects a life that honors God in word and deed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_veronica_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'hold fast' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hold_fast'_mean_biblically.htm">What does "hold fast" mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_fearing_god_entail.htm">What does fearing God entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_ancient_trade_accuracy.htm">Proverbs 20:10 condemns dishonest scales--what historical or archaeological evidence challenges or supports the accuracy of such transactions in ancient times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou serve.</span>--In the New Testament, "Thou shalt <span class= "ital">worship </span>the Lord thy God, and him <span class= "ital">only </span>shalt thou serve." It was our Lord's last answer to the tempter in the wilderness. The order of the Hebrew gives the emphasis. "Jehovah thy God shalt thou fear, Him shalt thou serve, and to Him shalt thou cleave;" "and (adds Rashi) after all these qualities are established in thee, <span class= "ital">then thou shalt swear by His name." </span>At least His name would not be profaned in such a case.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - Reverting to his main theme, Moses anew exhorts Israel to fear Jehovah their God, and to show true reverence to him by serving him, by cleaving to him, and by swearing in his Name (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>; <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a>). Such reverence was due from Israel to God, because of the great things he had done for them, and those terrible acts by which his mighty power had been displayed on their behalf. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You are to fear</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּירָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֛יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and serve Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַעֲבֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘ă·ḇōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hold fast to Him</span><br /><span class="heb">תִדְבָּ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiḏ·bāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1692.htm">Strong's 1692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and take your oaths</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשָּׁבֵֽעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·šā·ḇê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His name.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִשְׁמ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiš·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 10:20 You shall fear Yahweh your God (Deut. 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