Deuteronomy 11:9 cpdv — and so that you may live, for a long time, in the land which the Lord promised under oath to your fathers, and to their…

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"and so that you may live, for a long time, in the land which the Lord promised under oath to your fathers, and to their offspring, a land flowing with milk and honey. "

— Deuteronomy 11:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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and to Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, who was the son of Reuben, those whom the earth, opening its mouth, engulfed with their households and tents, and with their entire substance which they had in the midst of Israel.

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Your eyes have seen all the great works of the Lord, which he has accomplished,

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so that you would keep all his commandments, which I entrust to you this day, and so that you would be able to enter and possess the land, toward which you are advancing,

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and so that you may live, for a long time, in the land which the Lord promised under oath to your fathers, and to their offspring, a land flowing with milk and honey.

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For the land, which you shall enter and possess, is not like the land of Egypt, from which you departed, where, when seed has been sown, waters are brought in by irrigation, in the manner of gardens.

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Rather, it has mountainous regions and plains, which lay waiting for rain from heaven.

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And the Lord your God always visits it, and his eyes are upon it, from the beginning of the year, all the way to its end.

Deuteronomy 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:9 say?
Deuteronomy 11:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and so that you may live, for a long time, in the land which the Lord promised under oath to your fathers, and to their offspring, a land flowing with milk and honey. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 9.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 11:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:9 in?
Deuteronomy 11:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 11:9?
Deuteronomy 11:9 reads (CPDV): “and so that you may live, for a long time, in the land which the Lord promised under oath to your fathers, and to their offspring, a land flowing with milk and honey. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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