12 This theologically rich term (חֶסֶד, khesed) describes God’s loyalty to those who keep covenant with him. Sometimes it is used synonymously with בְּרִית (bérit, “covenant”; Deut 7:9), and sometimes interchangeably with it (Deut 7:12). See H.-J. Zobel, 5:44–64.
13 By a slight emendation (לַאֲלּוּפִים [la’allufim] for לַאֲלָפִים [la’alafim]) “clans” could be read in place of the reading “thousands.” However, no or versional evidence exists to support this emendation. Another option is to understand this as referring to “thousands (of generations) of those who love me” (cf. , , , ). See Deut 7:9.
14 Heb “love.” See note on the word “reject” in v. .

In other versions

but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.

But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.

but showing loyal love to thousands of those who love me and of those who keep my commandments.

And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

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