Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version However, there need be no poor people among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, New Living Translation “There should be no poor among you, for the LORD your God will greatly bless you in the land he is giving you as a special possession. English Standard Version But there will be no poor among you; for the LORD will bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance to possess— Berean Standard Bible There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, King James Bible Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it: New King James Version except when there may be no poor among you; for the LORD will greatly bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance— New American Standard Bible However, there will be no poor among you, since the LORD will certainly bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, NASB 1995 “However, there will be no poor among you, since the LORD will surely bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, NASB 1977 “However, there shall be no poor among you, since the LORD will surely bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, Legacy Standard Bible However, there will be no needy one among you, since Yahweh will surely bless you in the land which Yahweh your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, Amplified Bible However, there will be no poor among you, since the LORD will most certainly bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, Christian Standard Bible “There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD is certain to bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance — Holman Christian Standard Bible There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD is certain to bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance— American Standard Version Howbeit there shall be no poor with thee (for Jehovah will surely bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it), English Revised Version Howbeit there shall be no poor with thee; (for the LORD will surely bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it;) GOD'S WORD® Translation In any case, there shouldn't be any poor people among you, because the LORD your God will certainly bless you in the land he is giving you as your own possession. Good News Translation "The LORD your God will bless you in the land that he is giving you. Not one of your people will be poor International Standard Version Moreover, there will be no poor person among you, for the LORD will surely bless you in the land that he is about to give you to possess. NET Bible However, there should not be any poor among you, for the LORD will surely bless you in the land that he is giving you as an inheritance, New Heart English Bible However there shall be no poor with you; (for the LORD will surely bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess it;) Webster's Bible Translation Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, World English Bible However there will be no poor with you (for Yahweh will surely bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance to possess) Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionexcept there is an end [when] no poor [are] with you; for YHWH greatly blesses you in the land which your God YHWH is giving to you [for] an inheritance to possess it, Young's Literal Translation only when there is no needy one with thee, for Jehovah doth greatly bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee -- an inheritance to possess it. Smith's Literal Translation Only when no needy shall be with thee; for Jehovah blessing will bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God gave to thee an inheritance to possess it: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there shall be no poor nor beggar among you: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in the land which he will give thee in possession. Catholic Public Domain Version And there shall not be anyone indigent or begging among you, so that the Lord your God may bless you in the land which he will deliver to you as a possession. New American Bible However, since the LORD, your God, will bless you abundantly in the land the LORD, your God, will give you to possess as a heritage, there shall be no one of you in need New Revised Standard Version There will, however, be no one in need among you, because the LORD is sure to bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as a possession to occupy, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that there will be no poor among you; for the LORD your God shall greatly bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That there shall not be poor among you, because LORD JEHOVAH your God will certainly bless you in the land that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives you to possess it: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit there shall be no needy among you--for the LORD will surely bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it-- Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus there shall not be a poor person in the midst of thee, for the Lord thy God will surely bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God gives thee by inheritance, that thou shouldest inherit it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seventh Year…3You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you. 4There will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, 5if only you obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commandments I am giving you today.… Cross References Acts 4:34-35 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. 2 Corinthians 8:14-15 At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” Leviticus 25:35-38 Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit. ... Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. / As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. ... Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Psalm 37:25-26 I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. / They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Exodus 23:10-11 For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove. Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Treasury of Scripture Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess it: Save, etc. greatly bless Deuteronomy 14:29 And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest. Deuteronomy 28:1-8,11 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: … Proverbs 11:24,25 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty… Jump to Previous Bless Blessing Howbeit However Inheritance Need Needy Poor Possess Richly Save SurelyJump to Next Bless Blessing Howbeit However Inheritance Need Needy Poor Possess Richly Save SurelyDeuteronomy 15 1. The seventh year a year of release for the poor7. one must be generous in lending or giving 12. A Hebrew servant, except by choice, must be freed in the seventh year 19. All firstborn males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord. There will be no poor among you This phrase reflects the ideal state of Israel under God's covenant. The Mosaic Law included provisions to prevent poverty, such as the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25) and the cancellation of debts every seven years (Deuteronomy 15:1-2). These laws were designed to ensure economic balance and social justice. The absence of poverty was contingent upon Israel's obedience to God's commandments (Deuteronomy 15:5). This ideal foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in the Kingdom of God, where there will be no lack (Revelation 21:4). however, because the LORD will surely bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises blessings and provision. 5. Jubilee and Sabbatical Year Contextual events related to debt release and economic reset, ensuring no long-term poverty. Teaching Points God's Provision and BlessingTrust in God's promise of provision. The assurance of no poverty is rooted in God's blessing and faithfulness. Community Responsibility The community of believers is called to care for one another, ensuring that no one is in need, reflecting God's heart for justice and equity. Faith and Obedience Obedience to God's commands is linked to experiencing His blessings. Faithful stewardship and adherence to God's laws lead to a flourishing community. Generosity and Compassion Cultivate a spirit of generosity. As God blesses, believers are called to share and support those in need, embodying the love of Christ. Hope in God's Promises Hold onto the hope of God's promises. Even when circumstances seem dire, God's word assures us of His ultimate provision and care. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 15Deuteronomy 15:11 acknowledges the perpetual presence of poverty—does this contradict the earlier statement that there would be no poor? Deuteronomy 15:4 promises no poverty if God’s commands are followed—why did poverty still exist among Israelites historically? Deuteronomy 15:1–2 prescribes canceling debts every seven years—how would this not destabilize an ancient economy? If Psalm 47:4 says God chooses Israel's inheritance, why do other Bible passages suggest different territorial boundaries and covenants?(4) Save when there shall be no poor (man) among you.--This clause is the source of a very interesting passage in the Acts of the Apostles, Deuteronomy 4:34, "Great grace was upon them all, for neither was there among them any (one) that lacked" The words at the beginning of the verse in Hebrew, "save when" may also be rendered (as in the Margin) "to the end that," or "to such an extent that there shall be no poor man among you." Those who can well afford to pay need not be excused from their obligations. For the Lord thy God shall greatly bless thee.--So in Acts 4:33, "Great grace was upon them all." The blessing need not be equal and universal prosperity, if those who have the good things of this world will always remember the poor to such an extent that no member of the community shall be left in want. Verse 4. - Save when there shall be no poor among you; rather, only that there shall be no poor among you; q.d., this ordinance is not intended to prevent creditors seeking the payment of their just debts, but only to prevent there being poor in the land. The reason assigned is that the Lord would greatly bless them in the land which he had given them, so that the creditor would be no loser by refraining from exacting his debt from his brother in the seventh year.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There will beיִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no poor among you, אֶבְי֑וֹן (’eḇ·yō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor however, אֶ֕פֶס (’e·p̄es) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 657: Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will surely bless you בָרֵ֤ךְ (ḇā·rêḵ) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in the land בָּאָ֕רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is giving נֹֽתֵן־ (nō·ṯên-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֥ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew to possess לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃ (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 as an inheritance, נַחֲלָ֖ה (na·ḥă·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion Links Deuteronomy 15:4 NIVDeuteronomy 15:4 NLT Deuteronomy 15:4 ESV Deuteronomy 15:4 NASB Deuteronomy 15:4 KJV Deuteronomy 15:4 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 15:4 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 15:4 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 15:4 French Bible Deuteronomy 15:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 15:4 However there shall be no poor (Deut. 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