Deuteronomy 8:8 bbe — A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees and honey;

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"A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees and honey;"

— Deuteronomy 8:8, Bible in Basic English

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“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey;”
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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

Keep in mind this thought, that as a son is trained by his father, so you have been trained by the Lord your God.

Then keep the orders of the Lord your God, fearing him and walking in his ways.

For the Lord your God is guiding you into a good land, a land of water-springs, of fountains, and deep streams flowing out from the valleys and the hills;

A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees and honey;

Where there will be bread for you in full measure and you will be in need of nothing; a land where the very stones are iron and from whose hills you may get copper.

And you will have food enough and be full, praising the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

Then take care that you are not turned away from the Lord your God and from keeping his orders and decisions and laws which I give you this day:

Deuteronomy 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:8 say?

Deuteronomy 8:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees and honey;”

Where is Deuteronomy 8:8 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 8.

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 8:8.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:8 in?

Deuteronomy 8:8 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 8:8?

Deuteronomy 8:8 reads (BBE): “A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees 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.

Deuteronomy 8:8 bbe — A land of grain and vines and fig-trees and fair fruits; a land of oil-giving olive-trees and honey;

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