Deuteronomy 8:10
New International Version
When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

New Living Translation
When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

English Standard Version
And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

Berean Standard Bible
When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.

King James Bible
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

New King James Version
When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

New American Standard Bible
When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

NASB 1995
“When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

NASB 1977
“When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

Legacy Standard Bible
And so you will eat and be satisfied, and you shall bless Yahweh your God for the good land which He has given you.

Amplified Bible
When you have eaten and are satisfied, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

Christian Standard Bible
When you eat and are full, you will bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you eat and are full, you will praise the LORD your God for the good land He has given you.”

American Standard Version
And thou shalt eat and be full, and thou shalt bless Jehovah thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Contemporary English Version
After you eat and are full, give praise to the LORD your God for the good land he gave you.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt eat and be full, and thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When you have eaten all you want, thank the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

Good News Translation
You will have all you want to eat, and you will give thanks to the LORD your God for the fertile land that he has given you.

International Standard Version
"When you have eaten and are satisfied, bless the LORD your God for the good land that he has given you.

Majority Standard Bible
When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.

NET Bible
You will eat your fill and then praise the LORD your God because of the good land he has given you.

New Heart English Bible
You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you.

Webster's Bible Translation
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

World English Bible
You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless Yahweh your God for the good land which he has given you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have eaten and been satisfied, and have blessed your God YHWH on the good land which he has given to you.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast eaten, and been satisfied, and hast blessed Jehovah thy God, on the good land which he hath given to thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou atest and wert satisfied, and didst bless Jehovah thy God for the good land which he gave to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That when thou hast eaten, and art full, thou mayst bless the Lord thy God for the excellent land which he hath given thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, when you have eaten and been satisfied, you should bless the Lord your God for the excellent land which he has given to you.

New American Bible
But when you have eaten and are satisfied, you must bless the LORD, your God, for the good land he has given you.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall eat your fill and bless the LORD your God for the good land that he has given you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall eat and be full, and then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you will eat and you will be satisfied and you will bless LORD JEHOVAH your God in the good land that He gives to you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt eat and be satisfied, and bless the LORD thy God for the good land which He hath given thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt eat and be filled, and shalt bless the Lord thy God on the good land, which he has given thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Remember the LORD Your God
9a 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. 10When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. 11Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day.…

Cross References
Psalm 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 107:8-9
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. / For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

1 Timothy 4:4-5
For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Psalm 136:25
He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Psalm 145:15-16
The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Psalm 116:12-14
How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? / I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

Luke 17:15-16
When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. / He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.


Treasury of Scripture

When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you.

thou hast

Deuteronomy 6:11,12
And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; …

Psalm 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Matthew 14:19
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

then thou

1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

Psalm 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

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Deuteronomy 8
1. An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.














When you eat and are satisfied
This phrase emphasizes the provision and abundance that God provides. In the context of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are on the brink of entering the Promised Land, a place described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). The satisfaction from eating symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promises. It also reflects the agrarian culture of ancient Israel, where food was a direct result of the land's fertility, a blessing from God. This satisfaction is a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, echoing the manna provided in the wilderness (Exodus 16).

you are to bless the LORD your God
Blessing God is an act of worship and gratitude. In Hebrew culture, blessing God was a way to acknowledge His sovereignty and goodness. This command to bless God after eating is a reminder to recognize Him as the source of all blessings. It aligns with the broader biblical theme of thanksgiving, as seen in Psalms 103:2, "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." This practice of blessing God is a precursor to the New Testament teaching of giving thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

for the good land
The "good land" refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which was a central element of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:7). This land was not only physically fertile but also symbolically represented God's promise and faithfulness. Archaeological evidence supports the fertility of ancient Canaan, with its diverse agriculture and strategic location. The land's goodness is a testament to God's provision and a foretaste of the ultimate rest and inheritance believers find in Christ (Hebrews 4:8-10).

that He has given you
This phrase underscores the divine initiative and grace in the gift of the land. The land is not earned by the Israelites' merit but given by God's grace, reflecting the unmerited favor seen throughout Scripture. This gift is a type of the greater gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life not based on human works but on God's grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). The historical context of the conquest of Canaan, as recorded in the book of Joshua, illustrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's commandments and teachings to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land.

3. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who has delivered them from Egypt and is leading them to the Promised Land.

5. Wilderness Journey
The 40-year period of testing and reliance on God, which serves as the backdrop for Moses' instructions.
Teaching Points
Gratitude as a Command
The verse instructs us to bless the Lord, highlighting gratitude as an essential response to God's provision.

Recognition of God's Provision
Acknowledge that all blessings, including material and spiritual, come from God. This recognition fosters humility and dependence on Him.

Contentment and Satisfaction
The phrase "when you have eaten and are satisfied" suggests a state of contentment. Believers are encouraged to find satisfaction in God's provision rather than in excess.

Blessing God in Prosperity
Often, people turn to God in times of need but forget Him in times of abundance. This verse calls for consistent gratitude, regardless of circumstances.

Cultivating a Habit of Thanksgiving
Develop a daily practice of thanking God for His blessings, which can transform our perspective and deepen our relationship with Him.(10) When thou hast eaten.--Literally, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied, and shalt bless the Lord thy God. There is a saying in the Talmud (Berachoth, p. 35a.), "It is forbidden to any man to take any enjoyment from this present world without thanksgiving; and every one who does so is a transgressor."

Verse 10. - When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God. "From this place the Jews have made it a general rule, or, as they call it, an affirmative precept, that every one bless God at their meals, that is, give him thanks for his benefits; for he blesses us when he bestows good things on us, and we bless him when we thankfully acknowledge his goodness therein" (Patrick).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When you eat
וְאָכַלְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·ḵal·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

and are satisfied,
וְשָׂבָ֑עְתָּ (wə·śā·ḇā·‘ə·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited

you are to bless
וּבֵֽרַכְתָּ֙ (ū·ḇê·raḵ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

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

for
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the good
הַטֹּבָ֖ה (haṭ·ṭō·ḇāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

land
הָאָ֥רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

He has given you.
נָֽתַן־ (nā·ṯan-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set


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