Deut 5:9

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shalt not.

Ex 20:4-6

the Lord.On the import of the word {yehowah,} which we translate Lord, see Note on Ex. 3:15.

The word {elohim,} which is rendered God, in the singular, {eloah,} and in Arabic {allah,} is derived from the Arabic {alaha,} he worshipped, adored, was struck with astonishment, fear, or terror: and hence, he adored with sacred honour and veneration: it also signifies, he succoured, liberated, kept in safety, or defended.

Here we learn that {elohim} denotes the sole object of adoration; the perfections of whose nature must astonish all who contemplate them, and fill with horror all who rebel against him; that consequently he must be worshipped with reverence and religious fear; and that every sincere worshipper may expect help in all his weaknesses, etc., freedom from the power, guilt, and consequences of sin, and support and defence to the uttermost.

a jealous God.

Ex 34:14

visiting.

Exod 34:7; Jer 32:18; Dan 9:4-9; Matt 23:35; Matt 23:36; Rom 11:28; Rom 11:29