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Deuteronomy 28:10
Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses Israel on the plains of Moab, outlining covenant blessings that follow their obedience to God’s commandments. The words — שֵׁם (shem) = name, נִקְרָא (nik.Ra') = it is called, forming the phrase “called by the name.” The thread — This naming motif runs through Numbers 6:27, where God instructs priests to place His name on Israel, and 2 Chronicles 7:14, which defines God’s people as those called by His name. Why it lands — The text states that foreign nations will observe Israel’s covenant identity and respond with dread, requiring readers to recognize that visible divine favor depends on maintaining the covenant relationship.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
- Deuteronomy 11:25 No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you.
- Numbers 6:27 So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
- Jeremiah 33:9 So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Daniel 9:18 Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
- Exodus 12:33 And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”
- Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Malachi 3:12 “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- Exodus 14:25 He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”
- Joshua 5:1 Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and their spirits failed for fear of the Israelites.