Shewing mercy unto thousands. — Rather, to the thousandth generation, as is distinctly expressed in Deuteronomy 7:9. God’s mercy infinitely transcends His righteous anger. Sin is visited on three, or at most four, generations. Righteousness is remembered, and advantages descendants, for ever.
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Exodus 20:6
6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.