Deu 10:17-19 | TNotes | STEP | 10:17 The phrase God of gods does not affirm the existence of other gods; rather, it affirms God’s absolute sovereignty over all powers in heaven and earth. The Hebrew ’elohim , translated gods , can also refer to angels or other powerful beings (see Ps 82:1 ). • shows no partiality: God is not impressed with people who hold power and influence, and therefore he offers them no privileged consideration (see Deut 1:17 ).

bPs 82:1►

cDeut 1:17►

eExod 12:38►

‏ Deuteronomy 10:17-19

10:17 ^a The phrase God of gods does not affirm the existence of other gods; rather, it affirms God’s absolute sovereignty over all powers in heaven and earth. The Hebrew ’elohim, translated gods, can also refer to angels or other powerful beings (see Ps 82:1 ^b).

• shows no partiality: God is not impressed with people who hold power and influence, and therefore he offers them no privileged consideration (see Deut 1:17 ^c).
10:18 ^d foreigners (literally sojourners): “A rabble of non-Israelites” (Exod 12:38 ^e) came out of Egypt with the Israelites, and others later took up residence in Israel for various reasons. Some of these non-Israelites had no intention of becoming part of the covenant nation, but other foreigners, while not citizens of Israel, were God-fearers or potential proselytes. They lacked full equality with the Israelites and thus were often victims of neglect and discrimination.