Deuteronomy 8:7 net — For the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land, a land of brooks, springs, and fountains flowing forth in valleys…

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"For the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land, a land of brooks, springs, and fountains flowing forth in valleys and hills,"

— Deuteronomy 8:7, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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Your clothing did not wear out nor did your feet swell all these forty years.

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Be keenly aware that just as a parent disciplines his child, the LORD your God disciplines you.

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So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.

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For the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land, a land of brooks, springs, and fountains flowing forth in valleys and hills,

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

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a land where you may eat food in plenty and find no lack of anything, a land whose stones are iron and from whose hills you can mine copper.

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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.

Deuteronomy 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:7 say?
Deuteronomy 8:7 in the NET Bible reads: “For the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land, a land of brooks, springs, and fountains flowing forth in valleys and hills,”
Where is Deuteronomy 8:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 7.
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 8:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:7 in?
Deuteronomy 8:7 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 8:7?
Deuteronomy 8:7 reads (NET): “For the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land, a land of brooks, springs, and fountains flowing forth in valleys and hills,” 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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