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. Berean Literal Bible And you shall remember YHWH your God, for He gives you power to gain wealth, that He may establish His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is 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. Berean Annotated Bible But remember that it is the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut 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. 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. Berean Literal Bible And you shall remember YHWH your God, for He gives you power to gain wealth, that He may establish His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is 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 But remember that it is the LORD your God Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Joshua 24:14 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 1 Samuel 12:24 Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. who gives you the power to gain wealth, 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. Ecclesiastes 5:19 Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. in order to confirm His covenant Galatians 3:17 What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. Psalm 105:8-10 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: Romans 15:8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, that He swore to your fathers Exodus 32:13 Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” Genesis 26:3-5 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, / because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” Genesis 22:16-18 saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” even to this day. Deuteronomy 4:38 to drive out before you nations greater and mightier than you, and to bring you into their land and give it to you for your inheritance, as it is this day. Joshua 23:14 Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. 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. 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 8:18?2. How does Deuteronomy 8:18 emphasize God's role in providing wealth and success? 3. What covenant is referenced in Deuteronomy 8:18, and why is it significant? 4. How can we remember the Lord in our daily pursuit of wealth? 5. Compare Deuteronomy 8:18 with Philippians 4:19 on God's provision. 6. How can acknowledging God's provision impact our financial decisions today? 7. What does Deuteronomy 8:18 mean by "power to gain wealth"? 8. How does Deuteronomy 8:18 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 9. Why is remembering God emphasized in Deuteronomy 8:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on wealth? 12. Have you remembered the Lord today? 13. What is the Bible's view on poverty? 14. Have you remembered the Lord today? What Does Deuteronomy 8:18 Mean But rememberThe verse opens with a gentle but urgent command to keep God front-and-center. Forgetfulness is spiritual danger. • Deuteronomy 6:12 warns, “Be careful that you do not forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” • Psalm 103:2 echoes, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” • Regular remembrance guards against pride once life feels settled and prosperous. The Lord wants gratitude, not amnesia. that it is the LORD your God Moses names the Source—Yahweh, personal and covenantal. • Exodus 20:2 grounds the Ten Commandments in the same identification: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt.” • Deuteronomy 10:17 adds, “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords.” • Acknowledging Him as “your” God roots obedience in relationship, not mere duty. Prosperity without relationship reduces to idolatry. who gives you the power to gain wealth Ability, opportunity, creativity, health—all flow from Him. • 1 Chronicles 29:12: “Wealth and honor come from You; You rule over all.” • Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.” • James 1:17 reminds believers every good gift is “from above.” So wealth is not a trophy of self-effort but a trust from God, calling for stewardship, generosity, and humility. in order to confirm His covenant Prosperity served a higher purpose: displaying the reliability of God’s promises. • Genesis 12:2-3 pledges blessing to Abraham and through him to the nations. • Deuteronomy 7:8-9 stresses that God “keeps His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations.” Wealth in the land would be a living billboard of God’s faithfulness, not merely Israel’s comfort. that He swore to your fathers The oath goes back to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. • Genesis 26:3-4: God swears to Isaac the same multiplied offspring and land. • Exodus 3:15: the Lord calls Himself “the God of your fathers,” linking the Exodus to patriarchal promises. The unbreakable oath undergirds every blessing; Israel’s story is a continuation of God’s sworn word. even to this day God’s faithfulness is not a faded, ancient tale. • Joshua 23:14 testifies near Joshua’s death, “Not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed.” • Hebrews 6:17-18 assures believers that God’s oath still stands, “so that by two unchangeable things… we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.” The same God still empowers, provides, and keeps covenant, calling His people to remember Him in every season. summary Deuteronomy 8:18 answers the “why” behind wealth: remember the Lord, because every ability comes from Him; recognize His personal covenant love; see prosperity as a confirmation of promises stretching back to the patriarchs and still alive today. Gratitude replaces pride, stewardship replaces self-indulgence, and God’s faithfulness remains the headline of every blessing. 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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