Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. New Living Translation Rather, the land you will soon take over is a land of hills and valleys with plenty of rain— English Standard Version But the land that you are going over to possess is a land of hills and valleys, which drinks water by the rain from heaven, Berean Standard Bible But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. King James Bible But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: New King James Version but the land which you cross over to possess is a land of hills and valleys, which drinks water from the rain of heaven, New American Standard Bible But the land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, NASB 1995 “But the land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, NASB 1977 “But the land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, Legacy Standard Bible But the land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, Amplified Bible But the land into which you are about to cross to possess, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, Christian Standard Bible But the land you are entering to possess is a land of mountains and valleys, watered by rain from the sky. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the land you are entering to possess is a land of mountains and valleys, watered by rain from the sky. American Standard Version but the land, whither ye go over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven, Contemporary English Version But the hills and valleys in the promised land are watered by rain from heaven, English Revised Version but the land, whither ye go over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: GOD'S WORD® Translation The land you're about to enter is a land with hills and valleys, watered by rain from the sky. Good News Translation but the land that you are about to enter is a land of mountains and valleys, a land watered by rain. International Standard Version Instead, the land that you are crossing over to inherit is a land of hills and valleys that drinks water supplied by rain from heaven, Majority Standard Bible But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. NET Bible Instead, the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy is one of hills and valleys, a land that drinks in water from the rains, New Heart English Bible but the land, where you go over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys which drinks water of the rain of the sky, Webster's Bible Translation But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: World English Bible but the land that you go over to possess is a land of hills and valleys which drinks water from the rain of the sky, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut the land to where you are passing over to possess it [is] a land of hills and valleys—it drinks water of the rain of the heavens— Young's Literal Translation but the land whither ye are passing over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys; of the rain of the heavens it drinketh water; Smith's Literal Translation And the land where ye are passing over there to possess it, a land of mountains and valleys; according to the rain of the heavens it will drink water. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut it is a land of hills and plains, expecting rain from heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version Rather, it has mountainous regions and plains, which lay waiting for rain from heaven. New American Bible No, the land into which you are crossing to take possession is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in rain from the heavens, New Revised Standard Version But the land that you are crossing over to occupy is a land of hills and valleys, watered by rain from the sky, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the land which you are going over to possess is a land of mountains and valleys, that drinks water of the rain from heaven; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But the land through which you pass to inherit is a land of mountains and of plains, and drinks water from the rain of Heaven: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but the land, whither ye go over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water as the rain of heaven cometh down; Brenton Septuagint Translation but the land into which thou goest to inherit it, is a land of mountains and plains; it shall drink water of the rain of heaven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Great Blessings…10For the land that you are entering to possess is not like the land of Egypt, from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and irrigated on foot, like a vegetable garden. 11But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. 12It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year.… Cross References Numbers 13:27 And they gave this account to Moses: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and indeed, it is flowing with milk and honey. Here is some of its fruit! Numbers 14:7-8 and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land. / If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. Exodus 3:8 I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Exodus 33:3 Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people; otherwise, I might destroy you on the way.” Deuteronomy 8:7-9 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. Deuteronomy 6:3 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. Joshua 5:6 For the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness forty years, until all the nation’s men of war who had come out of Egypt had died, since they did not obey the LORD. So the LORD vowed never to let them see the land He had sworn to their fathers to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. Nehemiah 9:25 They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness. Psalm 65:9-13 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Ezekiel 20:6 On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands. Jeremiah 2:7 I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and bounty, but you came and defiled My land and made My inheritance detestable. Hebrews 11:9-10 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 4:8-9 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. Acts 7:45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. Treasury of Scripture But the land, where you go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinks water of the rain of heaven: Deuteronomy 8:7-9 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; … Genesis 27:28 Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine: Psalm 65:12,13 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side… Jump to Previous Cross Crossing Drinketh Drinking Drinks Heaven Heavens Hills Jordan Mountains Passing Possess Possession Rain Sky Valleys Water Whereunto WhitherJump to Next Cross Crossing Drinketh Drinking Drinks Heaven Heavens Hills Jordan Mountains Passing Possess Possession Rain Sky Valleys Water Whereunto WhitherDeuteronomy 11 1. Another exhortation to obedience2. by their own experience of God's great works 8. by promise of God's great blessings 16. and by threatenings 18. A careful study is required in God's words 26. The blessing and curse set before them But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess This phrase refers to the Israelites' impending entry into the Promised Land, a significant moment in their history. The crossing of the Jordan River symbolizes a transition from the wilderness wanderings to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:7). The land is described as a possession, indicating a divine gift and inheritance. This moment is a fulfillment of the covenant God made with the patriarchs, emphasizing God's faithfulness. The crossing itself is a type of baptism, symbolizing a new beginning and a step of faith, much like the Christian's journey into new life in Christ. is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's message to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are about to enter the land promised to their ancestors. 3. Jordan River The boundary the Israelites must cross to enter the Promised Land. 4. Promised Land (Canaan) The land God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, described as a land of abundance. 5. Mountains and Valleys The geographical features of the Promised Land, symbolizing its richness and diversity. Teaching Points God's ProvisionThe land "drinks rain from heaven," emphasizing God's direct provision and care. Trust in God's provision in your life, knowing He sustains and nourishes. Faith and Obedience Just as the Israelites had to trust and obey God to enter the Promised Land, we are called to live by faith and obedience to God's Word. Spiritual Inheritance The Promised Land is a type of our spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on the spiritual blessings and promises God has given us. Dependence on God The land's dependence on rain from heaven is a reminder of our need to depend on God for spiritual and physical sustenance. Preparation for Blessing The Israelites' journey to the land required preparation and readiness. Consider how you are preparing your heart and life for the blessings God has in store.(11) Drinketh water of the rain of heaven.--Or, as it is prettily expressed by the Jewish commentator, "While thou sleepest on thy bed, the Holy One (blessed be He! ) waters it high and low." (Comp. the parable in St. Mark 4:26-27.) Hebrew But the landוְהָאָ֗רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land you אַתֶּ֜ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are entering עֹבְרִ֥ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to possess לְרִשְׁתָּ֔הּ (lə·riš·tāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin is a land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of mountains הָרִ֖ים (hā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and valleys וּבְקָעֹ֑ת (ū·ḇə·qā·‘ōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1237: A split, a wide level valley between mountains that drinks in תִּשְׁתֶּה־ (tiš·teh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe the rain לִמְטַ֥ר (lim·ṭar) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4306: Rain from heaven. הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Links Deuteronomy 11:11 NIVDeuteronomy 11:11 NLT Deuteronomy 11:11 ESV Deuteronomy 11:11 NASB Deuteronomy 11:11 KJV Deuteronomy 11:11 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 11:11 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 11:11 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 11:11 French Bible Deuteronomy 11:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 11:11 But the land where you go over (Deut. 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