Misinterpretations often arise from viewing 'God of gods' as endorsing polytheism or real subordinate deities rather than affirming Yahweh's sovereignty over false idols and pagan powers; mistaking 'terrible' for malevolence instead of majestic fearfulness; or ironically using God's impartiality to justify social hierarchies or personal biases, ignoring the verse's demand for equitable treatment that challenges human favoritism and corruption.
Deuteronomy 10:17
King James Version (1769)
17 For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
This passage proclaims God's absolute supremacy as the God of gods and Lord of lords, emphasizing His unparalleled greatness, power, and awe-inspiring nature, while highlighting His perfect justice in treating all people impartially without favoritism or corruption through bribes, calling Israel to reverent obedience rooted in His transcendent authority and fairness.