Deuteronomy 10:10 · KJV

"And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁸At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.

⁹Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.

¹⁰And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee.

¹¹And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them.

¹²And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

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Reflection Questions

How does God's patience with Moses encourage you?

What does it mean for you to be heard by God?

When have you felt God's mercy in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's timing and mercy during difficult situations.

relationships

Practice patience with others, reflecting God's mercy.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Places in This Verse

Mount Sinai(Jebel Musa today)

Mount Sinai is traditionally considered the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. It is a significant location in the journey of the Israelites.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches about the importance of intercession and God's mercy towards sinners.

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