Deuteronomy 1:11

Deuteronomy 1:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised.

King James Version KJV

(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

American Standard Version ASV

Jehovah, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!

Bible in Basic English BBE

May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times greater in number than you are, and give you his blessing as he has said!

Free Bible Version FBV

May the Lord, the God of your forefathers, multiply you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

(The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many moe as ye are, and blesse you, as he hath promised you)

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Jehovah, God of your fathers, is adding to you, as ye [are], a thousand times, and doth bless you as He hath spoken to you.

World English Bible WEB

May the LORD, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, as he has promised you!

Noah Webster Bible WBS

(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are , and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

(The Lord God of your fathers add to this number many thousands, and bless you as he hath spoken.)

Translation for Translators T4T

And I hope/desire that Yahweh, the God whom our ancestors worshiped, will cause us to become 1,000 times as numerous as we are now and that he will bless us just like he promised to do.

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Deuteronomy 1:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB יְהוָ֞ה אֱלֹהֵ֣י אֲבֽוֹתֵ/כֶ֗ם יֹסֵ֧ף עֲלֵי/כֶ֛ם כָּ/כֶ֖ם אֶ֣לֶף פְּעָמִ֑ים וִ/יבָרֵ֣ךְ אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֖ר דִּבֶּ֥ר לָ/כֶֽם

יְהוָ֞ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֱלֹהֵ֣י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp

אֲבֽוֹתֵ/כֶ֗ם ʼâb H1 father N-mp | Suff

יֹסֵ֧ף yâçaph H3254 to add V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms

עֲלֵי/כֶ֛ם ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

כָּ/כֶ֖ם Prep | Suff

אֶ֣לֶף ʼeleph H505 thousand Adj

פְּעָמִ֑ים paʻam H6471 beat N-fp

וִ/יבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 to bless Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֖ר ʼăsher H834 which Prep | Rel

דִּבֶּ֥ר dâbar H1696 to speak V-Piel-Perf-3ms

לָ/כֶֽם Prep | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 1:11

יְהוָ֞ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

אֱלֹהֵ֣י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

אֲבֽוֹתֵ/כֶ֗ם ʼâb H1 "father" N-mp | Suff

In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.

Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.

יֹסֵ֧ף yâçaph H3254 "to add" V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms

To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.

Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.

עֲלֵי/כֶ֛ם ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

כָּ/כֶ֖ם "" Prep | Suff

אֶ֣לֶף ʼeleph H505 "thousand" Adj

A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.

Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.

פְּעָמִ֑ים paʻam H6471 "beat" N-fp

This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.

Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another

Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.

וִ/יבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֖ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Prep | Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

דִּבֶּ֥ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" V-Piel-Perf-3ms

To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.

Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight

Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.

לָ/כֶֽם "" Prep | Suff

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 1:11

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Context
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Deuteronomy 1:11 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:11
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:11
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11
Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:11

Context — Moses Appoints Leaders

9At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. 10The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky.

11May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised.

12But how can I bear your troubles, burdens, and disputes all by myself? 13Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 115:14	May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
2	Genesis 22:17	I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.
3	Numbers 6:27	So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
4	Genesis 26:4	I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,
5	Genesis 49:25	by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb.
6	2 Samuel 24:3	But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?”
7	Genesis 15:5	And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.”
8	Numbers 22:12	But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.”
9	Exodus 32:13	Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’”
10	1 Chronicles 21:3	But Joab replied, “May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?”

Deuteronomy 1:11 Summary

This verse is a prayer from Moses, asking God to bless and increase the Israelites. He is reminding them of God's promises to their ancestors and trusting in God's faithfulness to provide for them. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's promises and provision, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, where God promises to bless and prosper those who trust in Him. By trusting in God's promises, we can experience His abundant blessing and provision in our own lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to 'increase' the Israelites 'a thousand times over'?

This phrase is a figure of speech indicating God's abundant blessing and provision, similar to what is promised in Leviticus 26:9 and Deuteronomy 7:13, where God promises to make the Israelites fruitful and multiply them.

How does this verse relate to God's previous promises to the Israelites?

This verse is a reminder of God's covenant promises to the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5, where God promises to make them a great nation and bless them.

What is the significance of Moses invoking 'the God of your fathers' in this verse?

Moses is reminding the Israelites of their rich spiritual heritage and the faithfulness of God to their ancestors, as seen in Exodus 3:15 and Exodus 3:6, where God identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

How can we apply the principles of this verse to our own lives?

We can apply the principles of this verse by trusting in God's promises and provision, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, where God promises to bless and prosper those who trust in Him.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God has blessed and increased me in my own life, and how can I show gratitude for these blessings?
How can I trust in God's promises and provision, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult?
What does it mean for me to 'inherit' the blessings and promises of God, as seen in this verse and other parts of Scripture?
How can I pass on the spiritual heritage and faithfulness of God to future generations, as Moses is doing in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:11

The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are,.... This prayer he made, or this blessing he pronounced on them, to show that he did not envy their increase, nor was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:11

And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone: I spake unto you at that time - a little before their arrival in Horeb.

Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11

Deuteronomy 1:11 (The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye [are], and bless you, as he hath promised you!)Ver. 11. The Lord God of your fathers.] Such holy ejaculations, such sallies of soul, and egression of affection to God and his people, are frequently found in heavenly minded men.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11

(11) The Lord God of your fathers . . . bless you.—This appears to belong distinctly to the Book of Deuteronomy. It can hardly be a record of what was spoken long before. It brings the living speaker before us in a way that precludes imitation.

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:11

11. This verse is even more characteristic of the deuteronomic style. The Lord, the God of your fathers occurs indeed twice in JE; but either thus or with variants seven times in D. As he promised, Heb. spake, to you occurs in D 14 or 15 times.

Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:11

THE OF JUDGES AND THE OF THEIR DUTIES, Deuteronomy 1:9-18.For a more particular statement see Exodus 18:13-26, where it is said Moses adopted this plan at the counsel of Jethro.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:11

	Sermon	Description
	That He Might Fill All Things - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of emptying oneself and allowing God to work in their lives. He uses the example of Joseph, who started off as a conceited you
	The Melchizedek Priesthood (2 of 2) by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker discusses how the preaching of the word of God defies analysis and critique. He mentions how scholars believe that Paul missed an opportunity in Athens
	Vision #1 by Stephen Kaung	Stephen Kaung emphasizes the significance of having a divine vision, drawing from Proverbs 29:18, which states that without vision, people become unrestrained. He illustrates this
	On Eagles' Wings Pt 355 by Don Courville	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of fathers in raising their children in a way that allows them to receive the blessings of God. He shares the story of Esau,
	Genesis Finds Its Complement in the Apocalypse by E.W. Bullinger	E.W. Bullinger delves into the parallelism between Genesis and Revelation, showcasing the contrast between the beginning and the end of God's redemptive plan. From the creation of
	Emptying Unto Fulness by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound truth that Christ, who descended and ascended, is destined to fill all things with His presence and character. He explores the necessity of
	Blessing Others by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes that God's blessings are meant to be shared, as illustrated by His promise to Abraham that through him all nations would be blessed. He challenges listen