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Deuteronomy 15:6 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Deuteronomy 15:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 15 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.”
Deuteronomy 15:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:6
For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee. The promise that YHWH elohekha yebarekhekha (the LORD your God will bless you) grounds Israel's economic prosperity in covenant obedience. The Hebrew avat (lend) pictures creditor status, while avoiding lavah (borrow/be indebted) preserves independence and dignity.This economic dominance—lending to nations, ruling over them—reverses the curse of Deuteronomy 28:43-44 where disobedience brings debt a...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 15:6
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“to give the rain of your land in its season”
“and do good”
“who distressed them: and in the time of their trouble”
“and to the border of Egypt: they brought tribute”
“The rich ruleth over the poor”
“and don't pay back”
“who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“from Tiphsah even to Gaza”
“and lends. His seed is blessed.”