Deuteronomy 8:5 akjv — You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

American King James Version

"You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you. "

— Deuteronomy 8:5, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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And you shall remember all the way which the LORD your God led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, and to prove you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments, or no.

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And he humbled you, and suffered you to hunger, and fed you with manna, which you knew not, neither did your fathers know; that he might make you know that man does not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of the LORD does man live.

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Your raiment waxed not old on you, neither did your foot swell, these forty years.

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You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

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Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

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For the LORD your God brings you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;

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A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey;

Deuteronomy 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:5 say?
Deuteronomy 8:5 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 8:5 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:5 in?
Deuteronomy 8:5 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 8:5?
Deuteronomy 8:5 reads (AKJV): “You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you. ” 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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