Trinity/After Pentecost · The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Deuteronomy 10:12-21
Fear the Lord
October 4, 2026
Overview & Insights
“What does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord, to walk in his ways, and to love him?” (Deuteronomy 10:12)
These verses begin the buildup toward the climax of the opening exhortation of the book in chapter 11. Deuteronomy 10:12–22 is unquestionably one of the richest texts in the Hebrew Bible, exalted and poetic in its language, comprehensive and challenging in its message. It purposely tries to “boil down” the whole theological and ethical content of the book into memorable phraseology, packed and pregnant, rich and resonant of all the surrounding preaching. Indeed, there are not many dimensions of “OT theology,” that are not directly expressed or indirectly echoed in this mini-symphony of faith and life.
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Commentary
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Deuteronomy Chapter 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on what the LORD requires and the call to circumcise the heart.
Deuteronomy 10:12 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators such as Barnes, Gill, and the Pulpit Commentary on the requirement to fear and love God.
Deuteronomy 10 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse through Moses' call to love and serve the LORD.
Deuteronomy 10, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the God who is not partial and who loves the sojourner.
Background & Word Study
Deuteronomy 10 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and traditional Jewish commentary links for Moses' charge to Israel.
Deuteronomy 10:12 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for fear, love, walk, and cling.
Enter the Bible: Deuteronomy Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Deuteronomy, its structure as covenant renewal, and its major themes.
Overview: Deuteronomy BibleProject
An animated overview of Deuteronomy that frames Moses' sermons on loving and obeying God.
Questions preachers ask
What does the Lord require?
To fear, love, and serve God with all the heart, to circumcise the heart, and to love the sojourner, for the Lord executes justice for the orphan and the widow (Deuteronomy 10:12–21).
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