Deuteronomy — Chapter 8

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Deuteronomy 8:1 All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers.

Deuteronomy 8:2 And thou shalt ^Rremember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.

Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and ^Rfed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Deuteronomy 8:4 Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.

Deuteronomy 8:5 Thou shalt also ^Rconsider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

Deuteronomy 8:6 Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to ^Rwalk in his ways, and to fear him.

Deuteronomy 8:7 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;

Deuteronomy 8:8 A land of ^Rwheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land ^Tof oil olive, and honey;

Deuteronomy 8:9 A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land ^Rwhose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass.

Deuteronomy 8:10 When ^Rthou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Deuteronomy 8:11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:

Deuteronomy 8:12 ^RLest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;

Deuteronomy 8:13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;

Deuteronomy 8:14 Then ^Rthine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;

Deuteronomy 8:15 Who ^Rled thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;

Deuteronomy 8:16 Who ^Rfed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;

Deuteronomy 8:17 And ^Rthou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is ^Rhe that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

Deuteronomy 8:19 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, ^RI testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.

Deuteronomy 8:20 As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, ^Rso shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.

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Deuteronomy 8:1–6 — The lessons of the wilderness

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The wilderness journey taught Israel humility, dependence, and obedience. Manna showed that life depends on what proceeds from the LORD's mouth, while his care and correction trained the people as a father trains a son.

Key Truth: Dependence on God includes receiving his provision and his correction.

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Deuteronomy 8:7–14 — A good land and the danger of forgetting

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Moses describes the abundance of the coming land and instructs Israel to bless the LORD after eating. The temptation appears when comfortable homes and increasing possessions make the heart proud.

Key Truth: Enjoying God's gifts should lead to thanksgiving and remembrance.

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Deuteronomy 8:15–20 — Remember who gives strength

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The LORD's protection in the wilderness and his provision of water and manna prepare Israel to resist self-congratulation. Moses warns that forgetting him and following other gods will bring destruction.

Key Truth: The power to gain wealth is a gift from the LORD, not a reason to forget him.

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