Deuteronomy 11:15
Deuteronomy 11:15 in Multiple Translations
And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.
And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be full.
And I will give grass in your fields for your cattle, so that you may have food in full measure.
I will also provide grass in the fields for your livestock. You will have more than enough to eat.
Also I will send grasse in thy fieldes, for thy cattel, that thou maist eate, and haue inough.
and I have given herbs in thy field for thy cattle, and thou hast eaten, and been satisfied.
I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.
And your hay out of the fields to feed your cattle, and that you may eat and be filled.
And he will cause grass to grow in your fields for your livestock to eat. You will have all the food that you want.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 11:15
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Deuteronomy 11:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַתִּ֛י
עֵ֥שֶׂב
בְּ/שָׂדְ/ךָ֖
לִ/בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
וְ/אָכַלְתָּ֖
וְ/שָׂבָֽעְתָּ
וְ/נָתַתִּ֛י
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עֵ֥שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
vegetation
N-ms
בְּ/שָׂדְ/ךָ֖
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לִ/בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וְ/אָכַלְתָּ֖
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
וְ/שָׂבָֽעְתָּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 11:15
וְ/נָתַתִּ֛י
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
עֵ֥שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
"vegetation"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means vegetation or grass, representing growth and new life. It is used in Genesis 1:11 to describe the creation of plants and in Psalm 23:2 to describe a peaceful landscape.
Definition: herb, herbage, grass, green plants Aramaic equivalent: a.sav (עֲשַׂב "grass" H6211B)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: grass, herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 72:16; Psalms 92:8.
בְּ/שָׂדְ/ךָ֖
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
לִ/בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
וְ/אָכַלְתָּ֖
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וְ/שָׂבָֽעְתָּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 11:15
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Context — God’s Great Blessings
13So if you carefully obey the commandments I am giving you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul,
14then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil.
15And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.
16But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods, 17or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you. He will shut the heavens so that there will be no rain, nor will the land yield its produce, and you will soon perish from the good land that the LORD is giving you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:14 | He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 6:11 | with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, |
| 3 | Joel 2:19 | And the LORD answered His people: “Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and by them you will be satisfied. I will never again make you a reproach among the nations. |
| 4 | Malachi 3:10–11 | Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 5 | Joel 2:22 | Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 8:10 | When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. |
| 7 | Haggai 1:6 | You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 8 | Joel 1:18 | How the cattle groan! The herds wander in confusion because they have no pasture. Even the flocks of sheep are suffering. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 18:5 | Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 14:5 | Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass. |
Deuteronomy 11:15 Summary
Deuteronomy 11:15 tells us that God will provide for all our needs, including food for our animals, if we obey His commands and trust in Him. This promise is a reminder that God cares for us and wants us to have enough, as seen in verses like Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us not to worry about our needs because God provides for the birds. By trusting in God's provision, we can be satisfied and content, knowing that He will take care of us (Philippians 4:19). This verse encourages us to have faith in God's goodness and provision, just as the Israelites were encouraged to trust in Him for their daily needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God providing grass in the fields for livestock in Deuteronomy 11:15?
This promise is a demonstration of God's care and provision for His people, ensuring they have enough food for themselves and their animals, as seen in Psalm 23:1-2, where God is described as a shepherd who provides for our needs.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
This verse reminds us that our trust in God should be accompanied by obedience to His commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 11:13, and that He will provide for our needs when we do, as promised in Matthew 6:33.
Is the promise in Deuteronomy 11:15 only for the Israelites or does it apply to believers today?
While the specific promise was made to the Israelites, the principle of God's provision and care for His people is still applicable today, as seen in verses like Philippians 4:19 and 2 Corinthians 9:8.
How does the satisfaction mentioned in Deuteronomy 11:15 relate to our spiritual lives?
The satisfaction mentioned here not only refers to physical needs but also points to the spiritual satisfaction that comes from following God's commands and trusting in Him, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-4 and Jeremiah 31:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of trusting God for my provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:15, to my own life?
- How does the promise of God's provision in this verse encourage me to be obedient to His commands?
- In what ways can I express gratitude for God's provision in my life, whether it be for physical or spiritual needs?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, particularly in relation to His care and provision for His people?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 11:15
And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle,.... By giving plentiful showers of rain at proper times, to cause it to spring up and grow, that so there might be food for the cattle of every
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 11:15
And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full. I will send grass.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:15
(15) That thou mayest eat and to full.—The same writer observes that “this is a further blessing, which belongs to the food itself in man’s inward parts.” It is possible to eat and not be satisfied.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 11:15
15. And I will give] with Sam. and LXX B read he will give. grass] rather, herbage (‘esĕ ?b), including grass (dĕ ?shĕ ?’); for cattle as here, Jeremiah 14:6, Psalms 106:20; but of human food, Genesis 3:18. shalt eat and be full] Deuteronomy 6:11 (q.v.), Deuteronomy 8:10; Deuteronomy 8:12 as here, with Sg.
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