Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because you did not serve the LORD your God joyfully and gladly in the time of prosperity, New Living Translation If you do not serve the LORD your God with joy and enthusiasm for the abundant benefits you have received, English Standard Version Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things, Berean Standard Bible Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, King James Bible Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; New King James Version “Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, New American Standard Bible “Since you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and a cheerful heart, in gratitude for the abundance of all things, NASB 1995 “Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and a glad heart, for the abundance of all things; NASB 1977 “Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and a glad heart, for the abundance of all things; Legacy Standard Bible “Because you did not serve Yahweh your God with gladness and a merry heart—because of the abundance of all things, Amplified Bible “Because you did not serve the LORD your God with a heart full of joy and gladness for the abundance of all things [with which He blessed you], Christian Standard Bible Because you didn’t serve the LORD your God with joy and a cheerful heart, even though you had an abundance of everything, Holman Christian Standard Bible Because you didn’t serve the LORD your God with joy and a cheerful heart, even though you had an abundance of everything, American Standard Version Because thou servedst not Jehovah thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; Contemporary English Version If the LORD makes you wealthy, but you don't joyfully worship and honor him, English Revised Version because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things: GOD'S WORD® Translation You didn't serve the LORD your God with a joyful and happy heart when you had so much. Good News Translation The LORD blessed you in every way, but you would not serve him with glad and joyful hearts. International Standard Version "Because you didn't serve the LORD your God joyfully and wholeheartedly, despite the abundance of everything you have, Majority Standard Bible Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, NET Bible "Because you have not served the LORD your God joyfully and wholeheartedly with the abundance of everything you have, New Heart English Bible Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; Webster's Bible Translation Because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things: World English Bible Because you didn’t serve Yahweh your God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause that you have not served your God YHWH with joy and with gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things— Young's Literal Translation 'Because that thou hast not served Jehovah thy God with joy, and with gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things -- Smith's Literal Translation Because that thou servedst not Jehovah thy God in joy and in a good heart for the multitude of all things. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause thou didst not serve the Lord thy God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things: Catholic Public Domain Version Because you did not serve the Lord your God, with gladness and a joyful heart, over the abundance of all things. New American Bible Since you would not serve the LORD, your God, with heartfelt joy for abundance of every kind, New Revised Standard Version Because you did not serve the LORD your God joyfully and with gladness of heart for the abundance of everything, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you did not work for LORD JEHOVAH your God in joy and in goodness of heart from the abundance of everything; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; Brenton Septuagint Translation because thou didst not serve the Lord thy God with gladness and a good heart, because of the abundance of all things. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Curses of Disobedience…46These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever. 47Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, 48you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.… Cross References Nehemiah 9:35 For even while they were in their kingdom, with the abundant goodness that You had given them, and in the spacious and fertile land that You had set before them, they would not serve You or turn from their wicked ways. Jeremiah 13:10 These evil people, who refuse to listen to My words, who follow the stubbornness of their own hearts, and who go after other gods to serve and worship them, they will be like this loincloth—of no use at all. Malachi 2:2 If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. 2 Kings 17:15 They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. 2 Chronicles 12:8 Nevertheless, they will become his servants, so that they may learn the difference between serving Me and serving the kings of other lands.” Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Isaiah 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Jeremiah 5:19 And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’” Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, Ephesians 6:7 Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, Treasury of Scripture Because you served not the LORD your God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; Deuteronomy 12:7-12 And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee… Deuteronomy 16:11 And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there. Deuteronomy 32:13-15 He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock; … Jump to Previous Abundance Account Heart Hearts Honour Joy Joyfully Joyfulness Prosperity Reason Serve Time Wealth WorshippingJump to Next Abundance Account Heart Hearts Honour Joy Joyfully Joyfulness Prosperity Reason Serve Time Wealth WorshippingDeuteronomy 28 1. The blessings for obedience15. The curses for disobedience Because you did not serve the LORD your God This phrase highlights the central theme of covenant faithfulness. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of the blessings and curses associated with obedience and disobedience to God's commandments. Serving the LORD is a fundamental expectation for the Israelites, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. The concept of serving God is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship established at Sinai (Exodus 19:5-6). The failure to serve God is not merely a neglect of duty but a breach of the covenant, which has serious consequences. with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the blessings and curses based on their obedience or disobedience. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, representing God's promise and provision. 4. Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim The locations where blessings and curses were pronounced over Israel. 5. Covenant The agreement between God and Israel, involving blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Teaching Points Joyful ServiceServing God should be characterized by joy and gladness, not out of obligation or duty alone. Reflect on your attitude in service and seek to cultivate joy. Gratitude in Abundance Recognize and appreciate the abundance God has provided. Gratitude fuels joy and prevents a sense of entitlement or complacency. Heart Condition God is concerned with the heart's condition. Evaluate whether your heart is aligned with joy and gladness in your relationship with God. Consequences of Disobedience Understand that neglecting to serve God joyfully can lead to negative consequences, as outlined in the broader context of Deuteronomy 28. Cultivating Joy Engage in practices that foster joy, such as worship, prayer, and community, to maintain a heart of gladness in serving God.Verses 47-57. - Fourth group. In order still more to impress on the minds of the people the evil and danger of rebellion and apostasy, Moses enlarges on the calamities that would ensue on their being given up to the power of the heathen. Because they would not serve Jehovah their God, they should be delivered to be servants to their enemies. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Becauseתַּ֗חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of you did not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no serve עָבַ֙דְתָּ֙ (‘ā·ḇaḏ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative with joy בְּשִׂמְחָ֖ה (bə·śim·ḥāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee and gladness וּבְט֣וּב (ū·ḇə·ṭūḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare of heart לֵבָ֑ב (lê·ḇāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart in all כֹּֽל׃ (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your abundance, מֵרֹ֖ב (mê·rōḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness Links Deuteronomy 28:47 NIVDeuteronomy 28:47 NLT Deuteronomy 28:47 ESV Deuteronomy 28:47 NASB Deuteronomy 28:47 KJV Deuteronomy 28:47 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 28:47 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 28:47 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 28:47 French Bible Deuteronomy 28:47 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 28:47 Because you didn't serve Yahweh your God (Deut. 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