Deuteronomy 11:8
New International Version
Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess,

New Living Translation
“Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter.

English Standard Version
“You shall therefore keep the whole commandment that I command you today, that you may be strong, and go in and take possession of the land that you are going over to possess,

Berean Standard Bible
You shall therefore keep every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and possess the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess,

King James Bible
Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go to possess it;

New King James Version
“Therefore you shall keep every commandment which I command you today, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land which you cross over to possess,

New American Standard Bible
“You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and take possession of the land into which you are about to cross to possess it;

NASB 1995
“You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and possess the land into which you are about to cross to possess it;

NASB 1977
“You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and possess the land into which you are about to cross to possess it;

Legacy Standard Bible
“You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and possess the land into which you are about to cross to possess it;

Amplified Bible
“Therefore, you shall keep all the commandments which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and take possession of the land which you are crossing over [the Jordan] to possess;

Christian Standard Bible
“Keep every command I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to cross into and possess the land you are to inherit,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Keep every command I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to cross into and possess the land you are to inherit,

American Standard Version
Therefore shall ye keep all the commandment which I command thee this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go over to possess it;

Contemporary English Version
Soon you will cross the Jordan River, and if you obey the laws and teachings I'm giving you today, you will be strong enough to conquer the land

English Revised Version
Therefore shall ye keep all the commandment which I command thee this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go over to possess it;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Obey all the commands I'm giving you today. Then you will have the strength to enter and take possession of the land once you've crossed [the Jordan River].

Good News Translation
"Obey everything that I have commanded you today. Then you will be able to cross the river and occupy the land that you are about to enter.

International Standard Version
"Keep all the commands that I'm giving you today, so you can be strong enough to enter and possess the land that you are crossing over to inherit

Majority Standard Bible
You shall therefore keep every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and possess the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess,

NET Bible
Now pay attention to all the commandments I am giving you today, so that you may be strong enough to enter and possess the land where you are headed,

New Heart English Bible
Therefore you shall keep every commandment which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and multiply, and go in and possess the land, where you go over to possess it;

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go to possess it;

World English Bible
Therefore you shall keep the entire commandment which I command you today, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land that you go over to possess;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have kept all the command which I am commanding you today, so that you are strong, and have gone in, and possessed the land to where you are passing over to possess it,

Young's Literal Translation
and ye have kept all the command which I am commanding thee to-day, so that ye are strong, and have gone in, and possessed the land whither ye are passing over to possess it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And watch ye every command which I command thee this day, so that ye shall be strengthened and go in and possess the land where ye are passing over there to possess it;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That you may keep all his commandments, which I command you this day, and may go in, and possess the land, to which you are entering,

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that you would keep all his commandments, which I entrust to you this day, and so that you would be able to enter and possess the land, toward which you are advancing,

New American Bible
So keep all the commandments I give you today, that you may be strong enough to enter in and take possession of the land that you are crossing over to possess,

New Revised Standard Version
Keep, then, this entire commandment that I am commanding you today, so that you may have strength to go in and occupy the land that you are crossing over to occupy,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore you shall keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that you may be strong and go in and possess the land which you are going over to possess;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Keep all of the commandments that I command you today that you will be strong and enter and inherit the land to which you are crossing over to inherit it;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore shall ye keep all the commandment which I command thee this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go over to possess it;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye shall keep all his commandments, as many as I command thee to-day, that ye may live, and be multiplied, and that ye may go in and inherit the land, into which ye go across Jordan to inherit it:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Great Blessings
8You shall therefore keep every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and possess the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 9and so that you may live long in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.…

Cross References
Joshua 1:7-8
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / 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 119:4-5
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. / Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!

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. ...

Matthew 7:24-27
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. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

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.

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Exodus 15:26
saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”

Leviticus 18:5
Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.

Deuteronomy 6:3
Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.

Deuteronomy 8:1
You must carefully follow every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may live and multiply, and enter and possess the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers.

Deuteronomy 30:16
For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore shall you keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land, where you go to possess it;

Therefore

Deuteronomy 8:10,11
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee…

Deuteronomy 10:12-15
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, …

Deuteronomy 26:16-19
This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul…

that ye may

Deuteronomy 31:23
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.

Joshua 1:6,7
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them…

Psalm 138:3
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

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Deuteronomy 11
1. Another exhortation to obedience
2. 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














You shall therefore keep
The phrase "You shall therefore keep" emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments. The Hebrew root word for "keep" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, observe, or give heed. This implies a vigilant and active engagement with God's laws, not merely a passive acknowledgment. In the historical context, the Israelites were on the brink of entering the Promised Land, and their success depended on their faithfulness to God's instructions. This call to obedience is timeless, reminding believers today of the necessity to diligently follow God's Word as a demonstration of faith and commitment.

every commandment
The term "every commandment" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's expectations. The Hebrew word for "commandment" is "מִצְוָה" (mitzvah), which refers to a directive or ordinance given by God. This indicates that no part of God's law is insignificant; each commandment holds value and purpose. Historically, the Israelites were given a detailed set of laws to guide their community and worship. For contemporary believers, this highlights the importance of embracing the entirety of God's Word, recognizing that each commandment contributes to a holistic and righteous life.

I am giving you today
"I am giving you today" reflects the immediacy and relevance of God's commandments. The phrase suggests a present and ongoing action, indicating that God's instructions are not just historical artifacts but are continually applicable. The Israelites received these commandments as they prepared to enter a new phase of their journey, symbolizing new beginnings and opportunities. For modern readers, this serves as a reminder that God's Word is ever-present and applicable to our daily lives, offering guidance and wisdom for every situation.

so that you may have the strength
The phrase "so that you may have the strength" connects obedience to empowerment. The Hebrew word for "strength" is "חָזַק" (chazaq), which means to be strong, firm, or resolute. This suggests that adherence to God's commandments provides spiritual and moral fortitude. For the Israelites, this strength was necessary to conquer and settle in the Promised Land. In a broader sense, it implies that spiritual strength is derived from living in accordance with God's will, enabling believers to face life's challenges with confidence and resilience.

to go in and possess the land
"To go in and possess the land" speaks to the fulfillment of God's promises. The act of possessing the land was both a physical and spiritual endeavor for the Israelites, representing the realization of God's covenant with Abraham. The Hebrew word for "possess" is "יָרַשׁ" (yarash), meaning to inherit or take possession. This highlights the idea of receiving what has been divinely appointed. For Christians today, it symbolizes the spiritual inheritance and blessings that come from living a life aligned with God's purposes.

that you are crossing the Jordan to possess
The phrase "that you are crossing the Jordan to possess" signifies a pivotal moment of transition and faith. The Jordan River represented a boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land, a crossing from the old life into a new chapter. Historically, this was a moment of great anticipation and trust in God's promises. For believers, it serves as a metaphor for stepping into God's promises and purposes, requiring faith and obedience to move from where we are to where God is leading us. It is a call to action, encouraging us to trust in God's provision and guidance as we journey through life.

(8) The commandments.--Literally, the commandment. It is one course of action rather than many details which is enjoined.

Go in and possess--i.e., complete the conquest in detail, so as to enjoy the whole profit of the land.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You shall therefore keep
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם֙ (ū·šə·mar·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

commandment
הַמִּצְוָ֔ה (ham·miṣ·wāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment

I
אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am giving you today,
מְצַוְּךָ֖ (mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

so that
לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

you may have the strength
תֶּחֶזְק֗וּ (te·ḥez·qū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

to go in
וּבָאתֶם֙ (ū·ḇā·ṯem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

and possess
וִֽירִשְׁתֶּ֣ם (wî·riš·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the land
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

you
אַתֶּ֛ם (’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are to inherit,
לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃ (lə·riš·tāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin


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