Deuteronomy 11:15
New International Version
I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

New Living Translation
He will give you lush pastureland for your livestock, and you yourselves will have all you want to eat.

English Standard Version
And he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.

Berean Standard Bible
And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.

King James Bible
And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.

New King James Version
And I will send grass in your fields for your livestock, that you may eat and be filled.’

New American Standard Bible
He will also provide grass in your field for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

NASB 1995
“He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

NASB 1977
“And He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you shall eat and be satisfied.

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

Amplified Bible
And He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

Christian Standard Bible
I will provide grass in your fields for your livestock. You will eat and be satisfied.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will provide grass in your fields for your livestock. You will eat and be satisfied.

American Standard Version
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be full.

English Revised Version
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be full.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will provide grass in the fields for your animals, and you will be able to eat all you want.

Good News Translation
and grass for your livestock. You will have all the food you want.

International Standard Version
He will provide grass on the fields for your livestock, and you'll eat and be satisfied.

Majority Standard Bible
And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.

NET Bible
I will provide pasture for your livestock and you will eat your fill."

New Heart English Bible
I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.

World English Bible
I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I have given herbs in your field for your livestock, and you have eaten and been satisfied.

Young's Literal Translation
and I have given herbs in thy field for thy cattle, and thou hast eaten, and been satisfied.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I gave the green herb in thy field for thy cattle, and eat thou and be satisfied.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And your hay out of the fields to feed your cattle, and that you may eat and be filled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and your hay from the fields in order to feed your cattle, and so that you yourselves may eat and be satisfied.

New American Bible
and I will bring forth grass in your fields for your animals. Thus you may eat and be satisfied.

New Revised Standard Version
and he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you will eat your fill.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he will make grass to grow in your fields for your cattle, that you shall eat and be full.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall give grass in your field to your livestock and you will eat and you will be satisfied.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall give food in thy fields to thy cattle; and when thou hast eaten and art full,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Great Blessings
14then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. 15And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied. 16But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,…

Cross References
Psalm 104:14
He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:

Joel 2:22
Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best.

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Job 5:10
He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.

Isaiah 30:23
Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

Hosea 2:21-22
“On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel.

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Psalm 65:9-13
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ...

Jeremiah 5:24
They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’

1 Kings 17:4
And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”

Ezekiel 34:26-27
I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.

James 5:18
Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.

Leviticus 26:4
I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.

Zechariah 10:1
Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!


Treasury of Scripture

And I will send grass in your fields for your cattle, that you may eat and be full.

And I will

1 Kings 18:5
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.

Psalm 104:14
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

Jeremiah 14:5
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.

send [heb] give

Deuteronomy 6:11
And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;

Deuteronomy 8:10
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Joel 2:19
Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:

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1. Another exhortation to obedience
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8. by promise of God's great blessings
16. and by threatenings
18. A careful study is required in God's words
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And I will provide
This phrase underscores God's sovereignty and providence. The Hebrew root for "provide" is "נתן" (natan), meaning to give or bestow. This reflects God's active role in the lives of His people, emphasizing His generosity and faithfulness. Historically, this promise would resonate deeply with the Israelites, who were transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle to settling in the Promised Land. It reassures them of God's continued provision in a new environment.

grass in the fields
The mention of "grass" (Hebrew: "עשב" - esev) is significant as it represents sustenance and life. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, grass was essential for the survival of livestock, which in turn was crucial for the community's economy and daily life. The "fields" (Hebrew: "שדה" - sadeh) symbolize the land that God promised to the Israelites, a land flowing with milk and honey. This promise of provision is a tangible sign of God's blessing and the fertility of the land He is giving them.

for your livestock
Livestock were vital to the Israelites, serving as a source of food, clothing, and trade. The Hebrew word for livestock, "בהמה" (behemah), encompasses a range of domesticated animals. This phrase highlights God's care not only for human needs but also for the animals that support human life. It reflects a holistic view of God's provision, ensuring the well-being of the entire community.

and you will eat
Eating is a basic human need, and in this context, it signifies more than just physical nourishment. The act of eating is often associated with fellowship and communion with God. The Hebrew verb "אכל" (akal) implies satisfaction and fulfillment. This promise assures the Israelites that their physical needs will be met, allowing them to focus on their spiritual relationship with God.

and be satisfied
The concept of satisfaction (Hebrew: "שבע" - saba) goes beyond mere physical fullness. It implies a deep contentment and peace that comes from trusting in God's provision. In the historical context, this satisfaction would contrast with the Israelites' previous experiences of scarcity in the wilderness. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the abundance that comes from living in obedience to His commandments.

(15) That thou mayest eat and to full.--The same writer observes that "this is a further blessing, which belongs to the food itself in man's inward parts." It is possible to eat and not be satisfied.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And I will provide
וְנָתַתִּ֛י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

grass
עֵ֥שֶׂב (‘ê·śeḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage

in the fields
בְּשָׂדְךָ֖ (bə·śā·ḏə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

for your livestock,
לִבְהֶמְתֶּ֑ךָ (liḇ·hem·te·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

and you will eat
וְאָכַלְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·ḵal·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

and be satisfied.
וְשָׂבָֽעְתָּ׃ (wə·śā·ḇā·‘ə·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited


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