Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he promised on oath to your ancestors, and gives you the whole land he promised them, New Living Translation “And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he swore to your ancestors, and gives you all the land he promised them, English Standard Version And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land that he promised to give to your fathers— Berean Standard Bible And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them, King James Bible And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers; New King James Version “Now if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you the land which He promised to give to your fathers, New American Standard Bible “And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, just as He has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land that He promised to give your fathers— NASB 1995 “If the LORD your God enlarges your territory, just as He has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which He promised to give your fathers— NASB 1977 “And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, just as He has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which He promised to give your fathers— Legacy Standard Bible “Now if Yahweh your God enlarges your territory, just as He has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which He promised to give to your fathers— Amplified Bible “If the LORD your God enlarges your border, as He has sworn to your fathers to do, and gives you all the land which He promised to give to your fathers— Christian Standard Bible If the LORD your God enlarges your territory as he swore to your ancestors, and gives you all the land he promised to give them— Holman Christian Standard Bible If the LORD your God enlarges your territory as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised to give them— American Standard Version And if Jehovah thy God enlarge thy border, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers; English Revised Version And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy border, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers; GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD your God may expand your country's borders as he promised your ancestors with an oath. He may give you the whole land he promised to give them. Good News Translation "When the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he told your ancestors he would, and gives you all the land he has promised, International Standard Version "Now if the LORD enlarges your territories just as he promised your ancestors and gives you all the land that he promised, Majority Standard Bible And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them, NET Bible If the LORD your God enlarges your borders as he promised your ancestors and gives you all the land he pledged to them, New Heart English Bible If the LORD your God enlarges your border, as he has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which he promised to give to your fathers; Webster's Bible Translation And if the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy limits, as he hath sworn to thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give to thy fathers; World English Bible If Yahweh your God enlarges your border, as he has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which he promised to give to your fathers; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if your God YHWH enlarges your border, as He has sworn to your fathers, and has given to you all the land which He has spoken to give to your fathers— Young's Literal Translation 'And if Jehovah thy God doth enlarge thy border, as He hath sworn to thy fathers, and hath given to thee all the land which He hath spoken to give to thy fathers -- Smith's Literal Translation And if Jehovah thy God shall enlarge thy bound as he sware to thy fathers, and give to thee all the land which he spake to give to thy fathers; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the Lord thy God shall have enlarged thy borders, as he swore to thy fathers, and shall give thee all the land that he promised them, Catholic Public Domain Version And when the Lord your God will have enlarged your borders, just as he swore to your fathers, and when he will have given to you all the land that he has promised to them, New American Bible But if the LORD, your God, enlarges your territory, as he swore to your ancestors, and gives you all the land he promised your ancestors he would give, New Revised Standard Version If the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he swore to your ancestors—and he will give you all the land that he promised your ancestors to give you, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the LORD your God shall enlarge your territory, as he has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which he promised to give to your fathers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when LORD JEHOVAH your God will expand your border as He swore to your fathers and he will give you all the land that He swore to your fathers; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy border, as He hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which He promised to give unto thy fathers-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And if the Lord shall enlarge thy borders, as he sware to thy fathers, and the Lord shall give to thee all the land which he said he would give to thy fathers; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cities of Refuge…7This is why I am commanding you to set apart for yourselves three cities. 8And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them, 9and if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you today, loving the LORD your God and walking in His ways at all times, then you are to add three more cities to these three.… Cross References Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— Exodus 23:31 And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. Joshua 1:4 Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 2 Chronicles 9:26 He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. Nehemiah 9:8 You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. Psalm 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. / For you will spread out to the right and left; your descendants will dispossess the nations and inhabit the desolate cities. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “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. ... Ezekiel 47:13-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Luke 1:72-73 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Acts 7:5 He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. Treasury of Scripture And if the LORD your God enlarge your coast, as he has sworn to your fathers, and give you all the land which he promised to give to your fathers; Deuteronomy 11:24,25 Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be… Deuteronomy 12:20 When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after. Genesis 15:18-21 In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates: … Jump to Previous Border Coast Enlarge Enlarges Limits Makes Oath Promised Sworn Territory Undertook Whole WideJump to Next Border Coast Enlarge Enlarges Limits Makes Oath Promised Sworn Territory Undertook Whole WideDeuteronomy 19 1. The cities of refuge4. The privilege thereof for the manslayer 14. The landmark is not to be removed 15. At least two witnesses are required 16. the punishment of a false witness And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory This phrase reflects the conditional nature of God's promises, contingent upon Israel's obedience and faithfulness. The expansion of territory is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing God's blessing and favor. It connects to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham numerous descendants and land (Genesis 15:18-21). The enlargement of territory also foreshadows the spiritual expansion of God's kingdom through the Church, as seen in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). as He swore to your fathers and gives you all the land He promised them Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to enlarge the territory of His people. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, recipients of the promise of land expansion. 3. The Fathers (Patriarchs) Refers to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to whom God originally made the promise of land. 4. The Promised Land The land God swore to give to the descendants of the patriarchs, a central theme in the covenant relationship. 5. Territory Enlargement The event of God expanding the borders of Israel as a fulfillment of His promise. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod is faithful to fulfill His promises, as seen in His commitment to enlarge Israel's territory. Believers can trust in God's promises today, knowing He is unchanging and faithful. The Importance of Obedience The enlargement of territory is contingent upon Israel's obedience to God's commands. Christians are called to live obedient lives, aligning with God's will to experience His blessings. The Role of Faith in God's Promises The patriarchs demonstrated faith in God's promises, even when fulfillment seemed distant. Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's promises, trusting His timing and methods. God's Sovereignty in Provision The expansion of territory is a reminder of God's sovereignty and provision for His people. Christians can rest in God's provision, knowing He is in control of all circumstances. The Call to Stewardship With the gift of land comes the responsibility of stewardship and maintaining justice. Believers are called to be good stewards of the resources and opportunities God provides.Verses 8, 9. - In case their land should be extended, in ease they should come to possess the whole territory promised by God to the patriarchs, so that their domain should reach from the Nile to the Euphrates (Genesis 15:18) - an event which should be realized only if they should continue steadfast in their obedience to all that God had enjoined upon them, and an event which in point of fact never was realized, for even under David and Solomon there were extensive territories within these limits which were not incorporated with the kingdom of Israel - in that case they were to add other three cities of refuge to those already appointed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And ifוְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative enlarges יַרְחִ֞יב (yar·ḥîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7337: To be or grow wide or large your territory, גְּבֻ֣לְךָ֔ (gə·ḇul·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He swore נִשְׁבַּ֖ע (niš·ba‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to your fathers, לַאֲבֹתֶ֑יךָ (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and gives וְנָ֤תַן (wə·nā·ṯan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֙ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He promised דִּבֶּ֖ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue them, לַאֲבֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Links Deuteronomy 19:8 NIVDeuteronomy 19:8 NLT Deuteronomy 19:8 ESV Deuteronomy 19:8 NASB Deuteronomy 19:8 KJV Deuteronomy 19:8 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 19:8 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 19:8 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 19:8 French Bible Deuteronomy 19:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 19:8 If Yahweh your God enlarge your border (Deut. 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