Deuteronomy 8:13 net — when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everythin…

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"when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything,"

— Deuteronomy 8:13, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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You will eat your fill and then praise the LORD your God because of the good land he has given you.

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Exhortation to Remember That Blessing Comes from God Be sure you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today.

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When you eat your fill, when you build and occupy good houses,

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when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything,

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be sure you do not feel self-important and forget the LORD your God who brought you from the land of Egypt, the place of slavery,

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and who brought you through the great, fearful wilderness of venomous serpents and scorpions, an arid place with no water. He made water flow from a flint rock and

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fed you in the wilderness with manna(which your ancestors had never before known) so that he might by humbling you test you and eventually bring good to you.

Deuteronomy 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:13 say?
Deuteronomy 8:13 in the NET Bible reads: “when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything,”
Where is Deuteronomy 8:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 13.
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 8:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:13 in?
Deuteronomy 8:13 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 8:13?
Deuteronomy 8:13 reads (NET): “when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything,” 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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