Deuteronomy 8:9 web — a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron…

World English Bible

"a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you may dig copper."

— Deuteronomy 8:9, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

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For Yahweh your God brings you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of springs, and underground water flowing into valleys and hills;

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

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a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you may dig copper.

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You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless Yahweh your God for the good land which he has given you.

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Beware lest you forget Yahweh your God, in not keeping his commandments, and his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command you this day:

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lest, when you have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses, and lived therein;

Deuteronomy 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:9 say?
Deuteronomy 8:9 in the World English Bible reads: “a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you may dig copper.”
Where is Deuteronomy 8:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:9 in?
Deuteronomy 8:9 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 8:9?
Deuteronomy 8:9 reads (WEB): “a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you may dig copper.” 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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