Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 8:9 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 8:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 8 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass.”
Deuteronomy 8:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 8:9
The promise 'eat bread without scarceness' and 'not lack any thing' describes complete provision and freedom from want. The Hebrew miskenuth (scarceness) means poverty or insufficiency. God promises not mere survival but abundance. The mention of iron (in stones) and copper/brass (in hills) indicates mineral resources beyond agricultural wealth. Canaan possessed iron deposits (though Philistines controlled iron-working technology initially) and significant copper mines (Arabah region). This comprehensive prosperity—food, water, minerals—shows God provides for all dimensions of life. However, t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 8:9
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“behold”
“so shall your strength be.”
“saying”
“and copper is smelted out of the ore.”