King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 8:10 Mean?
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Context
8
A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; of oil: Heb. of olive tree of oil
9
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.
10
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.
11
Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:
12
Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(10) **When thou hast eaten.**—Literally, *and thou shalt eat and be satisfied, and shalt bless the Lord thy God. *There is a saying in the Talmud (*Berachoth, *p. 35a.), “It is forbidden to any man to take any enjoyment from this present world without thanksgiving; and every one who does so is a transgressor.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 8:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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