Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 28:12 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.”
Deuteronomy 28:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:12
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure (אֶת־אוֹצָרוֹ הַטּוֹב, et-otzaro hatov)—God's 'treasure house' (otzar) refers to the heavenly storehouses from which rain and blessing flow (cf. Job 38:22). This covenant promise inverts the curse of drought; obedience unlocks divine provision.The heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season—Seasonal rainfall (yoreh and malkosh, early and latter rains) was essential for Canaan's agriculture, unlike Egypt's Nile irrigation. Blessing means dependence on God's direct provision, not human systems. Thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou sh...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:12
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“as he promised you: and you shall lend to many nations”
“the former rain and the latter rain”
“and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work”
“and the land shall yield its increase”
“The rich ruleth over the poor”
“because he has no portion nor inheritance with you”
“He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.”
“and water it. You greatly enrich it. The river of God is full of water. You provide them grain”
“and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head”