Deuteronomy 28:11
Deuteronomy 28:11 in Multiple Translations
The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.
And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
And Jehovah will make thee plenteous for good, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
And the Lord will make you fertile in every good thing, in the fruit of your body, and the fruit of your cattle, and the fruit of your fields, in the land which the Lord, by his oath to your fathers, said he would give you.
The Lord will make you very prosperous. You will have many children, your livestock will produce plenty of young, and your land will grow good harvests—all this in the country the Lord promised your forefathers he would give you.
And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruite of thy body, and in the fruite of thy cattell, and in the fruite of thy grounde, in the land which the Lord sware vnto thy fathers, to giue thee.
'And Jehovah hath made thee abundant in good, in the fruit of the womb, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, on the ground which Jehovah hath sworn to thy fathers to give to thee.
The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.
And the LORD shall make thee to abound in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD swore to thy fathers to give thee.
The Lord will make thee abound with all goods, with the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy cattle, with the fruit of thy land, which the Lord swore to thy fathers that he would give thee.
“And Yahweh will cause you to prosper very much. He will give you many children [IDM], many cattle, and abundant crops in the land that he vowed to our ancestors that he would give to you.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:11
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:11
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- Deuteronomy 28:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:11
Context — The Blessings of Obedience
11The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.
12The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. 13The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 30:9 | So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your goodness, as He delighted in that of your fathers, |
| 2 | Proverbs 10:22 | The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. |
| 3 | Leviticus 26:9 | I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 28:4 | The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. |
| 5 | Psalms 132:11 | The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. |
| 6 | Job 19:17 | My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family. |
Deuteronomy 28:11 Summary
[The Lord promises to bless us with an abundance of good things, like children, food, and prosperity, when we obey His commandments, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:11 and supported by Psalm 37:3-4. This means that when we follow God's ways, He will provide for our needs and give us more than enough, as stated in Philippians 4:19. We can trust in His goodness and provision, just like the Israelites did, and experience His abundance in our own lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's promises and obeying His commandments, we can live a life of abundance and prosperity, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to make us prosper abundantly?
This means that the Lord will bless us with an abundance of children, livestock, and produce, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:11, and this blessing is a result of our obedience to His commandments, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:9 and supported by Psalm 37:3-4.
Is this promise only for the Israelites?
While this specific promise was made to the Israelites, the principle of God's blessing for obedience is seen throughout the Bible, such as in Proverbs 10:22 and Matthew 6:33, and is applicable to all believers today.
How can we experience this abundance in our own lives?
To experience this abundance, we must keep the commandments of the Lord, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:9, and trust in His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:11 and Jeremiah 29:11, which reminds us that God has a plan to prosper us, not to harm us.
What role does faith play in receiving this abundance?
Faith plays a crucial role in receiving this abundance, as we are called to trust in God's promises and provision, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and Matthew 17:20, which reminds us that with faith, we can move mountains and experience God's abundant blessings.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for abundance and provision?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience to God's commandments in my daily life, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:9?
- What does it mean for me to 'walk in His ways' and how can I do that practically?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, as seen in Philippians 4:19, and experience His abundance in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:11
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:11
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:11
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Breaking Out by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his ability to sense when someone is truly connected to Jesus and walking in righteousness. He emphasizes the importance of the body of Christ |
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Deuteronomy 1:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God governs all aspects of life, reminding us that His authority is absolute and inclusive. He reflects on the Israelites' time at Horeb, illustrating h |
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Riches That Bring No Sorrow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the observations and thoughts of an old man named Solomon. Solomon had lived a life of luxury and abundance, but as time was running out fo |
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(Come Up Higher) the Place of Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that brings praise and glory to God's grace. He highlights the concept of the "summing up of all things in Ch |
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The Benefits of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions o |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, whil |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |





