Deuteronomy 30:8
Deuteronomy 30:8 in Multiple Translations
And you will again obey the voice of the LORD and follow all His commandments I am giving you today.
And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day.
And thou shalt return and obey the voice of Jehovah, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day.
And you will again give ear to the voice of the Lord, and do all his orders which I have given you today.
You will once again do what the Lord tells you and follow all his commandments that I'm giving you today.
Returne thou therefore, and obey the voyce of the Lord, and do all his commandements, which I commaund thee this day.
'And thou dost turn back, and hast hearkened to the voice of Jehovah, and hast done all His commands which I am commanding thee to-day;
You shall return and obey the LORD’s voice, and do all his commandments which I command you today.
And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day.
But thou shalt return, and hear the voice of the Lord thy God, and shalt do all the commandments which I command thee this day:
You will do what Yahweh wants you to do, as you did before, and you will obey all the commands that I have given to you today.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 30:8
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 30:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 30:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:8
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:8
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:8
Context — The Promise of Restoration
8And you will again obey the voice of the LORD and follow all His commandments I am giving you today.
9So 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 prosperity, as He delighted in that of your fathers, 10if you obey the LORD your God by keeping His commandments and statutes that are written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to Him with all your heart and with all your soul.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 2:16 | and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 36:27 | And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 11:19–20 | And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 30:2 | and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey His voice with all your heart and all your soul according to everything I am giving you today, |
| 5 | Isaiah 1:25–26 | I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.” |
| 6 | Philippians 2:13 | For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 32:39–40 | I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 37:24 | My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 31:33 | “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. |
| 10 | Romans 11:26–27 | And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” |
Deuteronomy 30:8 Summary
This verse, Deuteronomy 30:8, means that when we choose to follow the Lord, we will obey His voice and do what He says, just like we would listen to a loved one and do what they ask (as seen in John 14:15). The Lord wants us to love and obey Him with all our heart, and when we do, He promises to bless us and delight in our goodness (Deuteronomy 30:9, Psalm 37:4). By obeying the Lord's commands, we can experience a deeper relationship with Him and live a life that honors Him. This is an ongoing process, and the Lord is always with us, guiding and helping us to follow His will (Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of obeying the voice of the Lord in Deuteronomy 30:8?
Obeying the voice of the Lord means following His commands and will for our lives, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:8, and is essential for a deep and meaningful relationship with Him, as expressed in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-40.
How can I hear the voice of the Lord and know His commands?
The Lord speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and through the Holy Spirit, as seen in John 16:13, guiding us in our understanding and application of Scripture.
What is the relationship between obedience and blessing in Deuteronomy 30:8?
Obedience to the Lord's commands is closely tied to experiencing His blessings, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:9 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14, where obedience leads to abundance and delight in the Lord's goodness.
Is obedience to the Lord's commands a one-time event or an ongoing process?
Obedience to the Lord's commands is an ongoing process, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:8, where it says 'you will again obey', indicating a continuous and renewed commitment to following the Lord's will, as also expressed in Luke 9:23 and 1 John 2:3-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to obey the voice of the Lord more fully, and how can I take steps to surrender to His will?
- How does my obedience to the Lord's commands impact my relationships with others, and what role does love and compassion play in my interactions with them?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper desire to obey the Lord's voice, and what practices can I adopt to help me stay focused on His commands?
- How does the promise of the Lord's blessing and delight in my goodness, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:9, motivate me to obey His commands, and what does this say about the Lord's character and love for me?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:8
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:8
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:8
Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:8
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Man's Fundamental Need Is Peace With God by Tim Conway | This sermon delves into Ephesians 2:17-18, emphasizing the message of peace that Christ preached to both the Gentiles (far off) and the Jews (near). It explores the significance of |
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Reading the Bible With the Church by Stewart Ruch | In this sermon, Bishop Stuart Ruck discusses the concept of tradition and its relationship to the Bible. He shares a story about his wife teaching developmentally disabled students |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 485 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of Edith, a missionary who started a small dispensary in the Belgian Congo with a gift of 10 pounds. Over the course of 20 years, her w |
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Of Propitiation, Atonement, and Reconciliation, as Ascribed to Christ. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the concepts of propitiation, atonement, and reconciliation as they relate to Christ, emphasizing that while the term 'satisfaction' is not explicitly used in |
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Reconciliation by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the profound concept of reconciliation as highlighted in Romans 5:10-11; 11:13-15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. He emphasizes that sin in the flesh and the spirit d |
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Epistle 216 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the power of God and the importance of standing firm in faith amidst persecution and trials. He encourages believers to remain united in the gospel, which bri |
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Epistle 208 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of patience, love, and meekness in overcoming the challenges and temptations of the world, emphasizing the need to follow the example of Ch |






