New International Version Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your land. The LORD will again delight in you and make you prosperous, just as he delighted in your ancestors, New Living Translation “The LORD your God will then make you successful in everything you do. He will give you many children and numerous livestock, and he will cause your fields to produce abundant harvests, for the LORD will again delight in being good to you as he was to your ancestors. English Standard Version The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your cattle and in the fruit of your ground. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, as he took delight in your fathers, Berean Standard Bible 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 prosperity, as He delighted in that of your fathers, Berean Literal Bible And YHWH your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb, and in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your land, for good. For YHWH will again rejoice over you for good, as He rejoiced over your fathers, King James Bible And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: New King James Version The LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your land for good. For the LORD will again rejoice over you for good as He rejoiced over your fathers, New American Standard Bible Then the LORD your God will prosper you abundantly in every work of your hand, in the children of your womb, the offspring of your cattle, and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers; NASB 1995 “Then the LORD your God will prosper you abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers; NASB 1977 “Then the LORD your God will prosper you abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers; Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh your God will prosper you abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for Yahweh will return to rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers, Amplified Bible Then the LORD your God shall make you abundantly prosperous in everything that you do, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your land; for the LORD will again delight over you for good, just as He delighted over your fathers, Berean Annotated Bible So the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} 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, Christian Standard Bible The LORD your God will make you prosper abundantly in all the work of your hands, your offspring, 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 ancestors, Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD your God will make you prosper abundantly in all the work of your hands with children, the offspring of your livestock, and your land’s produce. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, as He delighted in that of your fathers, American Standard Version And Jehovah thy God will make thee plenteous in all the work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, for good: for Jehovah will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers; Contemporary English Version and he will bless you with many children, large herds and flocks, and abundant crops. The LORD will be happy to do good things for you, just as he did for your ancestors. English Revised Version And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in all the work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD your God will give you many blessings in everything you do: You will have many children. Your animals will have many offspring. Your soil will produce many crops. The LORD will again delight in making you as prosperous as he made your ancestors. Good News Translation The LORD will make you prosperous in all that you do; you will have many children and a lot of livestock, and your fields will produce abundant crops. He will be as glad to make you prosperous as he was to make your ancestors prosperous, International Standard Version and the LORD your God will prosper you abundantly in all that you do, along with your children, your livestock, and the produce of your fields, because the LORD your God will again be delighted with you for good, just as he was delighted with your ancestors, NET Bible The LORD your God will make the labor of your hands abundantly successful and multiply your children, the offspring of your cattle, and the produce of your soil. For the LORD your God will once more rejoice over you to make you prosperous just as he rejoiced over your ancestors, New Heart English Bible The LORD your God will make you plenteous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb, and in the fruit of your ground, and in the fruit of your livestock, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers; Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD thy God will make thee to abound in every work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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, World English Bible Yahweh your God will make you prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, for good; for Yahweh will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand your God YHWH has made you abundant in every work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, and in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, for good; for YHWH turns back to rejoice over you for good, as He rejoiced over your fathers, Berean Literal Bible And YHWH your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb, and in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your land, for good. For YHWH will again rejoice over you for good, as He rejoiced over your fathers, Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah thy God hath made thee abundant in every work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, for good; for Jehovah turneth back to rejoice over thee for good, as He rejoiced over thy fathers, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah thy God caused thee to abound in every work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land for good: for Jehovah will turn back to be glad over thee for good as he was glad over thy fathers: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord thy God will make thee abound in all the works of thy hands, in the fruit of thy womb, and in the fruit of thy cattle, in the fruitfulness of thy land, and in the plenty of all things. For the Lord will return to rejoice over thee in all good things, as he rejoiced in thy fathers: Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord your God will cause you to abound in all the works of your hands, in the progeny of your womb, and in the fruit of your cattle, in the fertility of your land, and with an abundance of all things. For the Lord will return, so that he may rejoice over you in all good things, just as he rejoiced in your fathers: New American Bible Then the LORD, your God, will generously increase your undertakings, the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your soil; for the LORD, your God, will again take delight in your prosperity, just as he took delight in your ancestors’, New Revised Standard Version and the LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD your God will make you plenteous in every work of your hand, in the fruit of your body and in the bearing of your cattle and in the fruit of your land, for good; for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH your God shall enrich you in all the works of your hands in the fruit of your body and in the offspring of your animals and in the fruit of the land for good, because LORD JEHOVAH shall return to rejoice over you for good as He rejoiced over your fathers: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD thy God will make thee over-abundant in all the work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good; for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as He rejoiced over thy fathers; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord thy God shall bless thee in every work of thine hands, in the offspring of thy body, and in the offspring of thy cattle, and in the fruits of thy land, because the Lord thy God will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 goodness, 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 So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands Deuteronomy 2:7 Indeed, the LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness. The LORD your God has been with you these forty years, and you have lacked nothing. Deuteronomy 28:12 The 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. Psalm 128:2 For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. and in the fruit of your womb, 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. Psalm 127:3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Exodus 23:26 No woman in your land will miscarry or be barren; I will fulfill the number of your days. the offspring of your livestock, Deuteronomy 7:13 He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. Deuteronomy 8:13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, Psalm 107:38 He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish. and the produce of your land. Deuteronomy 28:11 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. Leviticus 26:4 I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. Psalm 67:6 The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, Psalm 35:27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” Jeremiah 32:41 Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” as He delighted in that of your fathers, Deuteronomy 10:15 Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD your God will make you plenteous in every work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, and in the fruit of your cattle, and in the fruit of your land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers: make thee Deuteronomy 28:4,11-14 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep… Leviticus 26:4,6,9,10 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit… rejoice over thee Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. Isaiah 65:19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. Jeremiah 32:41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul. Jump to Previous Abound Abundantly Body Cattle Hand Livestock Over-Abundant Plenteous Produce Prosper Prosperous Rejoice Rejoiced WorkJump to Next Abound Abundantly Body Cattle Hand Livestock Over-Abundant Plenteous Produce Prosper Prosperous Rejoice Rejoiced WorkDeuteronomy 30 1. Great mercies promised unto the penitent11. The commandment is manifest 15. Death and life are set before them So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands Israel’s restoration would include God’s blessing upon diligent labor. The LORD, who had disciplined His people for covenant unfaithfulness, promised to renew the prosperity once enjoyed in the land. Their increase would not arise merely from favorable conditions or human skill, but from the gracious favor of the covenant God who rules heaven, earth, and every outcome of labor. Deuteronomy 28:12 similarly joins abundant provision with obedience to the LORD’s commands. Deu 2:7 Indeed, the LORD your God has blessed you… and in the fruit of your womb, Children were received as a heritage and blessing from the LORD, carrying forward the life and inheritance of Israel within the promised land. The promise recalls God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whose descendants would become a great nation. Restoration after judgment would therefore include not only present relief but a secure future generation. Deu 28:4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed… the offspring of your livestock, Flocks and herds supplied food, clothing, sacrifice, transportation, and wealth. Their multiplication demonstrated God’s provision for the ordinary needs of His people. The patriarchs had known similar blessing, as God increased Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in livestock and possessions while preserving them according to His promises. Deu 7:13 He will love you and bless you and multiply you.… and the produce of your land. Grain, wine, oil, and other crops sustained Israel and enabled the worship God commanded through offerings and festivals. The land itself belonged to the LORD, and its fruitfulness depended upon His blessing. Israel’s return to covenant faithfulness would bring renewed enjoyment of the land flowing with milk and honey, reversing the desolation associated with exile and judgment. Deu 28:11 The LORD will make you prosper abundantly… Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, The LORD’s restoration of Israel would reveal His fatherly delight in doing good to His repentant people. Judgment was never the final purpose of His covenant dealings; He called them back so that He might forgive, heal, gather, and bless them. The promised prosperity was bound to a renewed heart that loved the LORD and obeyed His voice. Psa 35:27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy… as He delighted in that of your fathers, God’s faithfulness to Israel rested on the same covenant mercy shown to the patriarchs. He had blessed Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and had brought their descendants into the land He promised them. The LORD’s past dealings assured Israel that repentance would not be met with rejection, for He remained faithful to His covenant and rejoiced to show mercy. Deu 10:15 Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises blessings and prosperity to His people when they return to Him. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, to whom Moses is speaking, reminding them of God's promises and the conditions for receiving His blessings. 3. Moses The leader and prophet who delivers God's laws and promises to the Israelites, urging them to choose life and obedience. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, symbolizing God's faithfulness and provision. 5. The Fathers (Patriarchs) Refers to the ancestors of the Israelites, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with whom God made His covenant and delighted in their prosperity. Teaching Points Obedience and BlessingGod's blessings are often contingent upon our obedience to His commands. Just as the Israelites were called to return to God and obey His laws, we too are called to live in obedience to experience His favor. God's Delight in Our Prosperity God takes pleasure in the prosperity of His people. This prosperity is not just material but encompasses spiritual and relational well-being. We should seek to align our desires with God's will, knowing He delights in our holistic prosperity. Covenant Faithfulness The promises of prosperity are rooted in God's covenant faithfulness. As believers, we are part of the new covenant through Christ, and we can trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises to us. The Role of Repentance The context of Deuteronomy 30 emphasizes repentance and returning to God. When we stray, God invites us back with the promise of restoration and blessing, highlighting the importance of a repentant heart. Work as Worship The prosperity in "the work of your hands" suggests that our daily labor is an avenue for God's blessing. We should view our work as an act of worship, done unto the Lord, trusting Him to bless our efforts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 30:9?2. How does Deuteronomy 30:9 illustrate God's promise of prosperity for obedience? 3. What actions are required to receive the blessings mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:9? 4. How does Deuteronomy 30:9 connect with God's covenant promises in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the principles of Deuteronomy 30:9 in modern life? 6. What does "delight in you for good" reveal about God's character? 7. How does Deuteronomy 30:9 reflect God's promise of prosperity to the Israelites? 8. What historical context surrounds the blessings mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:9? 9. How does Deuteronomy 30:9 align with the overall theme of obedience in Deuteronomy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 30? What Does Deuteronomy 30:9 Mean So the LORD your God will make you abound- The promise comes from “the LORD your God,” underscoring His personal covenant commitment (Genesis 17:7; Exodus 6:7). - “Will make you abound” is a certainty, not a wish—similar language appears in 2 Corinthians 9:8 where God is “able to make all grace abound to you.” - Abundance flows directly from obedience just described in Deuteronomy 30:2–8; compare Leviticus 26:3–5 where obedience yields plenty. in all the work of your hands - God blesses ordinary labor: farming, crafting, business (Psalm 90:17; Proverbs 16:3). - This echoes Deuteronomy 28:12 where the LORD “bless[es] all the work of your hands.” - The promise transforms toil into fruitful service, aligning with Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being.” and in the fruit of your womb - Fertility is a covenant blessing (Genesis 1:28; Psalm 127:3–5). - God’s favor reaches the most intimate sphere of life, reversing barrenness pictured in 1 Samuel 1:5–6. - It affirms that children are evidence of divine prosperity, not mere happenstance. the offspring of your livestock - Ancient livelihood depended on herds; God pledges increase (Deuteronomy 7:13; Psalm 144:13–14). - Luke 12:24 reminds believers that God even feeds the ravens—how much more those in covenant with Him. - Abundant flocks display His tangible care over economic resources. and the produce of your land - Crops rising from the soil testify that “the earth is the LORD’s” (Psalm 24:1). - Amos 9:13 pictures hills dripping with sweet wine—imagery of overflowing produce. - When rains come “in their season” (Deuteronomy 11:14), God proves Himself faithful to every seed sown. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity - “Again” points to restoration after discipline (Deuteronomy 30:1–3). - God delights in blessing His people (Jeremiah 32:41), not in withholding. - 3 John 2 echoes the same heart: “that you may prosper in every way.” as He delighted in that of your fathers - Past faithfulness (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob) guarantees present and future faithfulness (Genesis 26:3–5; 28:13–15). - Recalling former generations builds confidence—Hebrews 13:8 declares Jesus Christ “the same yesterday and today and forever.” - The pattern of blessing across generations assures believers that God’s promises are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). summary Deuteronomy 30:9 assures obedient Israel of comprehensive blessing—work, family, herds, fields, and overall prosperity—rooted in God’s unwavering delight and covenant love, just as He faithfully prospered the patriarchs. Hebrew So the LORDיְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will make you abound וְהוֹתִֽירְךָ֩ (wə·hō·w·ṯî·rə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve in all בְּכֹ֣ל ׀ (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the work מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of your hands יָדֶ֗ךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand [and] in the fruit בִּפְרִ֨י (bip̄·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of your womb, בִטְנְךָ֜ (ḇiṭ·nə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 990: The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything the offspring וּבִפְרִ֧י (ū·ḇip̄·rî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of your livestock, בְהֶמְתְּךָ֛ (ḇə·hem·tə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal and the produce וּבִפְרִ֥י (ū·ḇip̄·rî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of your land. אַדְמָתְךָ֖ (’aḏ·mā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land Indeed, the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will again יָשׁ֣וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again delight לָשׂ֤וּשׂ (lā·śūś) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful in עָלֶ֙יךָ֙ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your prosperity, לְטוֹבָ֑ה (lə·ṭō·w·ḇāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good as כַּאֲשֶׁר־ (ka·’ă·šer-) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He delighted שָׂ֖שׂ (śāś) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against that of your fathers, אֲבֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 30:9 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 30:9 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 30:9 Bible.com Deuteronomy 30:9 NIV |
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