Deuteronomy 8:5 cpdv — so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated you. "

— Deuteronomy 8:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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And you shall remember the entire journey along which the Lord your God led you, for forty years through the desert, to afflict you, and to test you, and to make known the things that were turning in your soul, whether or not you would keep his commandments.

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He afflicted you with need, and he gave you Manna as your food, which neither you nor your fathers knew, so as to reveal to you that it is not by bread alone that man lives, but by every word that goes forth from the mouth of God.

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Your garment, with which you were covered, has by no means decayed due to age, and your foot has not been worn down, even to this fortieth year,

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so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated you.

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So may you keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and walk in his ways, and fear him.

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For the Lord your God will lead you into a good land: a land of brooks and waters and fountains, in which deep rivers burst forth from its plains and mountains,

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a land of crops, barley, and vineyards, in which fig and pomegranate and olive trees spring up, a land of oil and honey.

Deuteronomy 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:5 say?
Deuteronomy 8:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated 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 (CPDV): “so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated 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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