Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; New Living Translation You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today. English Standard Version the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, Berean Standard Bible a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, King James Bible A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: New King James Version the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you today; New American Standard Bible the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today; NASB 1995 the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today; NASB 1977 the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today; Legacy Standard Bible the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I am commanding you today; Amplified Bible the blessing, if you listen to and obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today; Christian Standard Bible there will be a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you today, Holman Christian Standard Bible there will be a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you today, American Standard Version the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah your God, which I command you this day; Contemporary English Version Today I am giving you his laws, and if you obey him, he will bless you. English Revised Version the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: GOD'S WORD® Translation You'll be blessed if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I'm giving you today. Good News Translation a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; International Standard Version a blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I'm giving you today, Majority Standard Bible a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, NET Bible the blessing if you take to heart the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, New Heart English Bible the blessing, if you shall listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day; Webster's Bible Translation A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you this day; World English Bible the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I command you today; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe blessing when you listen to the commands of your God YHWH which I am commanding you today; Young's Literal Translation the blessing, when ye hearken unto the commands of Jehovah your God, which I am commanding you to-day; Smith's Literal Translation A blessing when ye shall hear to the commands of Jehovah your God which I command you this day; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day: Catholic Public Domain Version It will be a blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I am instructing to you this day. New American Bible a blessing for obeying the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I give you today; New Revised Standard Version the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessings, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you this day: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessing, if you will hear the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH your God that I command to you today: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day; Brenton Septuagint Translation the blessing, if ye hearken to the commands of the Lord your God, all that I command you this day; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Blessing and a Curse 26See, today I am setting before you a blessing and a curse— 27 a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, 28but a curse if you disobey the commandments of the LORD your God and turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:1-2 “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: Leviticus 26:3-4 If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, / 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. Exodus 19:5-6 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Ezekiel 18:5-9 Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right: / He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a woman during her period. / He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. ... 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Treasury of Scripture A blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: … Leviticus 26:3-13 If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; … Psalm 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Jump to Previous Blessing Command Commanding Commandments Commands Ear Hearken Obey Orders Today To-DayJump to Next Blessing Command Commanding Commandments Commands Ear Hearken Obey Orders Today To-DayDeuteronomy 11 1. Another exhortation to obedience2. by their own experience of God's great works 8. by promise of God's great blessings 16. and by threatenings 18. A careful study is required in God's words 26. The blessing and curse set before them a blessing if you obey This phrase emphasizes the conditional nature of God's promises to Israel. The concept of blessing is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, blessings were often associated with prosperity, fertility, and peace. Obedience to God's commandments is presented as the pathway to receiving these blessings. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 1:1-3, where the blessed man delights in the law of the Lord. the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments to the people. He is the central figure in the book of Deuteronomy, acting as a mediator between God and Israel. 2. Israelites - The chosen people of God, who are about to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of the commandments and the ones who will receive the blessings or curses based on their obedience. 3. Promised Land - The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the place where the Israelites will experience blessings or curses. 4. Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal - These are the two mountains mentioned later in Deuteronomy 11, where the blessings and curses are to be proclaimed. They symbolize the choice set before the Israelites. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) - The covenant God of Israel, who gives the commandments and promises blessings for obedience. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceObedience to God's commandments is central to receiving His blessings. It is not merely about following rules but about aligning one's life with God's will. Covenant Relationship The blessings are part of a covenant relationship with God. Understanding this relationship helps believers see obedience as a response to God's love and faithfulness. Choice and Consequence The passage highlights the reality of choice and consequence. Believers are encouraged to choose obedience, understanding that it leads to life and blessing. Faith and Action True faith is demonstrated through action. Obedience is an expression of faith and trust in God's promises. Reflecting Christ As Christians, obedience to God's commandments reflects the character of Christ in us, serving as a witness to others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There will be blessingהַבְּרָכָ֑ה (hab·bə·rā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity if אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you obey תִּשְׁמְע֗וּ (tiš·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the commandments מִצְוֺת֙ (miṣ·wōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4687: Commandment of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֔ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative that אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אָנֹכִ֛י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am giving you today, מְצַוֶּ֥ה (mə·ṣaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Links Deuteronomy 11:27 NIVDeuteronomy 11:27 NLT Deuteronomy 11:27 ESV Deuteronomy 11:27 NASB Deuteronomy 11:27 KJV Deuteronomy 11:27 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 11:27 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 11:27 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 11:27 French Bible Deuteronomy 11:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 11:27 The blessing if you shall listen (Deut. 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