Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. New Living Translation Remember the LORD your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath. English Standard Version You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Berean Standard Bible But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. King James Bible But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. New King James Version “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. New American Standard Bible But you are to remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, in order to confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. NASB 1995 “But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. NASB 1977 “But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Legacy Standard Bible But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Amplified Bible But you shall remember [with profound respect] the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore (solemnly promised) to your fathers, as it is this day. Christian Standard Bible but remember that the LORD your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm his covenant he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. Holman Christian Standard Bible but remember that the LORD your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant He swore to your fathers, as it is today. American Standard Version But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day. Contemporary English Version Instead, remember that the LORD your God gives you the strength to make a living. That's how he keeps the promise he made to your ancestors. English Revised Version But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation But remember the LORD your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He's confirming the promise which he swore to your ancestors. It's still in effect today. Good News Translation Remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to become rich. He does this because he is still faithful today to the covenant that he made with your ancestors. International Standard Version But remember the LORD your God, because he is the one who gives you the ability to produce wealth, in order to confirm his covenant that he promised by an oath to your ancestors, as is the case today. Majority Standard Bible But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. NET Bible You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. New Heart English Bible But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day. Webster's Bible Translation But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to thy fathers, as it is this day. World English Bible But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have remembered your God YHWH, for it [is] He who is giving power to you to make wealth, in order to establish His covenant which He has sworn to your fathers, as [at] this day. Young's Literal Translation And thou hast remembered Jehovah thy God, for He it is who is giving to thee power to make wealth, in order to establish His covenant which He hath sworn to thy fathers as at this day. Smith's Literal Translation And remember Jehovah thy God; for he gave to thee strength to make wealth in order to set up his covenant, which he sware to our fathers, as this day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut remember the Lord thy God, that he hath given thee strength, that he might fulfil his covenant, concerning which he swore to thy fathers, as this present day sheweth. Catholic Public Domain Version But remember the Lord your God, that he himself has provided you with strength, so that he may fulfill his covenant, about which he swore to your fathers, just as the present day reveals. New American Bible Remember then the LORD, your God, for he is the one who gives you the power to get wealth, by fulfilling, as he has now done, the covenant he swore to your ancestors. New Revised Standard Version But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, so that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your ancestors, as he is doing today. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall remember the LORD your God; for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Remember LORD JEHOVAH your God, for it is He who gives you power that you may gain wealth, to confirm his covenant that He swore to your fathers as today. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God, for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Brenton Septuagint Translation But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, that he gives thee strength to get wealth; even that he may establish his covenant, which the Lord sware to thy fathers, as at this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Remember the LORD Your God…17You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.” 18But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. 19If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.… Cross References Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. 2 Corinthians 9:8 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. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 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. Genesis 12:2-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Treasury of Scripture But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. he that Psalm 127:1,2 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain… Psalm 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. that he may Deuteronomy 7:8,12 But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt… Jump to Previous Ability Agreement Confirm Confirms Covenant Effect Establish Oath Order Power Produce Remember Remembered Sware Swore Sworn Today WealthJump to Next Ability Agreement Confirm Confirms Covenant Effect Establish Oath Order Power Produce Remember Remembered Sware Swore Sworn Today WealthDeuteronomy 8 1. An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.But remember that it is the LORD your God This phrase emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God as the source of all blessings. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is reminding the Israelites of their dependence on God as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This call to remember is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:12, where the Israelites are warned not to forget the LORD who brought them out of Egypt. The emphasis on "the LORD your God" underscores the personal relationship between God and His people, a covenantal bond that is central to the identity of Israel. who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. 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 being reminded of their dependence on God for their prosperity and success. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God who provides for His people and fulfills His promises. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, a place of abundance and blessing. 5. Covenant with the Patriarchs The promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which include blessings and the inheritance of the land. Teaching Points Divine Source of WealthRecognize that all abilities and opportunities to gain wealth come from God. This acknowledgment fosters humility and gratitude. Covenant Faithfulness Understand that God's provision is tied to His covenant promises. Our response should be faithfulness and obedience to His commands. Stewardship and Responsibility Wealth is a tool for confirming God's covenant and should be used responsibly to further His kingdom purposes. Avoiding Pride and Self-Sufficiency Guard against the temptation to attribute success solely to personal effort, which can lead to pride and forgetting God. Generosity and Blessing Others Use the resources God provides to bless others, reflecting His generosity and love. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But rememberוְזָֽכַרְתָּ֙ (wə·zā·ḵar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male that it is 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 [who] ה֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are gives הַנֹּתֵ֥ן (han·nō·ṯên) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you the power כֹּ֖חַ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) to gain לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make wealth, חָ֑יִל (ḥā·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength in order to לְמַ֨עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent confirm הָקִ֧ים (hā·qîm) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand His covenant בְּרִית֛וֹ (bə·rî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He swore נִשְׁבַּ֥ע (niš·ba‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to your fathers, לַאֲבֹתֶ֖יךָ (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father as it is this day. כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Deuteronomy 8:18 NIVDeuteronomy 8:18 NLT Deuteronomy 8:18 ESV Deuteronomy 8:18 NASB Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV Deuteronomy 8:18 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 8:18 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 8:18 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 8:18 French Bible Deuteronomy 8:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 8:18 But you shall remember Yahweh your God (Deut. 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