Deuteronomy 6:11
New International Version
houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied,

New Living Translation
The houses will be richly stocked with goods you did not produce. You will draw water from cisterns you did not dig, and you will eat from vineyards and olive trees you did not plant. When you have eaten your fill in this land,

English Standard Version
and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees that you did not plant—and when you eat and are full,

Berean Standard Bible
with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied,

King James Bible
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;

New King James Version
houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, hewn-out wells which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant—when you have eaten and are full—

New American Standard Bible
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and carved cisterns which you did not carve out, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are satisfied,

NASB 1995
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn cisterns which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are satisfied,

NASB 1977
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn cisterns which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you shall eat and be satisfied,

Legacy Standard Bible
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn cisterns which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you will eat and be satisfied,

Amplified Bible
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn (excavated) cisterns (wells) which you did not dig out, and vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are full and satisfied,

Christian Standard Bible
houses full of every good thing that you did not fill them with, cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant —and when you eat and are satisfied,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
houses full of every good thing that you did not fill them with, wells dug that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied,

American Standard Version
and houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and cisterns hewn out, which thou hewedst not, vineyards and olive-trees, which thou plantedst not, and thou shalt eat and be full;

Contemporary English Version
and houses full of good things that you didn't put there. The LORD will give you wells that you didn't have to dig, and vineyards and olive orchards that you didn't have to plant. But when you have eaten so much that you can't eat any more,

English Revised Version
and houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and cisterns hewn out, which thou hewedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not, and thou shalt eat and be full;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your houses will be filled with all kinds of things that you didn't put there. You will have cisterns that you didn't dig and vineyards and olive trees that you didn't plant. After you have eaten all that you want,

Good News Translation
The houses will be full of good things which you did not put in them, and there will be wells that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive orchards that you did not plant. When the LORD brings you into this land and you have all you want to eat,

International Standard Version
houses filled with every good thing that you didn't supply, wells that you didn't dig, and vineyards and olive groves that you didn't plant. When you eat and are satisfied,

Majority Standard Bible
with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant?and when you eat and are satisfied,

NET Bible
houses filled with choice things you did not accumulate, hewn out cisterns you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant--and you eat your fill,

New Heart English Bible
and houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, and cisterns dug out, which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees, which you did not plant, and you shall eat and be full;

Webster's Bible Translation
And houses full of all good things, which thou didst not fill, and wells digged, which thou didst not dig, vineyards and olive-trees, which thou didst not plant; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;

World English Bible
and houses full of all good things which you didn’t fill, and cisterns dug out which you didn’t dig, vineyards and olive trees which you didn’t plant, and you shall eat and be full;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and houses full of all good things which you have not filled, and wells dug which you have not dug, vineyards and olive-yards which you have not planted, that you have eaten and been satisfied.

Young's Literal Translation
and houses full of all good things which thou hast not filled, and wells digged which thou hast not digged, vineyards and olive-yards which thou hast not planted, and thou hast eaten, and been satisfied;

Smith's Literal Translation
And houses full of all good which thou filledst not, and wells hewed out which thou hewedst not, and vineyards and olives which thou didst not plant; and thou atest and wert satisfied:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Houses full of riches, which thou didst not set up, cisterns which thou didst not dig, vineyards and oliveyards, which thou didst not plant,

Catholic Public Domain Version
houses full of goods, which you did not amass; cisterns, which you did not dig; vineyards and olive groves, which you did not plant;

New American Bible
with houses full of goods of all sorts that you did not garner, with cisterns that you did not dig, with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant; and when, therefore, you eat and are satisfied,

New Revised Standard Version
houses filled with all sorts of goods that you did not fill, hewn cisterns that you did not hew, vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you have eaten your fill,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, and cisterns digged, which you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees, which you did not plant; when you shall eat and be full;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And houses full of every good that you did not fill and wells dug that you did dig and vineyards and olives that you did not plant, and you will eat and you will be satisfied;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and houses full of all good things, which thou didst not fill, and cisterns hewn out, which thou the didst not hew, vineyards and olive-trees, which thou didst not plant, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
houses full of all good things which thou didst not fill, wells dug in the rock which thou didst not dig, vineyards and oliveyards which thou didst not plant, then having eaten and been filled,

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Context
The Greatest Commandment
10And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, 11with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant— and when you eat and are satisfied, 12be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.…

Cross References
Joshua 24:13
So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’

Nehemiah 9:25
They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

Psalm 105:44
He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,

Joshua 21:45
Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.

Exodus 3:8
I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

Jeremiah 32:21-23
You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror. / You gave them this land that You had sworn to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey. / They came in and possessed it, but they did not obey Your voice or walk in Your law. They failed to perform all that You commanded them to do, and so You have brought upon them all this disaster.

Isaiah 65:21-22
They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. / No longer will they build houses for others to inhabit, nor plant for others to eat. For as is the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands.

1 Kings 8:56
“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.

Ezekiel 20:6
On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Luke 12:29-31
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. / For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. / But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

John 4:38
I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

1 Corinthians 2:9
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”


Treasury of Scripture

And houses full of all good things, which you filled not, and wells dig, which you digged not, vineyards and olive trees, which you planted not; when you shall have eaten and be full;

when thou

Deuteronomy 7:12-18
Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: …

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.

Deuteronomy 32:15
But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

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with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them,
This phrase highlights the abundance and provision that the Israelites would experience in the Promised Land. The houses being "full of every good thing" signifies the completeness and sufficiency of God's blessings. Historically, this reflects the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settling in a land already developed by previous inhabitants, the Canaanites. Theologically, it underscores God's grace, as the Israelites receive blessings they did not earn, paralleling the concept of grace in the New Testament (Ephesians 2:8-9). This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who provides spiritual blessings and fullness to believers (John 1:16).

with wells that you did not dig,
Wells were crucial for survival in the arid climate of the Near East, representing life and sustenance. The mention of wells "that you did not dig" emphasizes the unearned nature of God's provision. In biblical context, wells often symbolize spiritual nourishment and life (John 4:14). This phrase also connects to the patriarchs, such as Isaac, who dug wells in the land (Genesis 26:18-22), showing continuity in God's provision across generations.

and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—
Vineyards and olive groves were symbols of prosperity and stability in ancient Israel. They required years to cultivate, indicating long-term settlement and blessing. The Israelites inheriting these without laboring for them highlights God's promise and faithfulness. Vineyards are often used in Scripture as metaphors for Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7) and the Kingdom of God (Matthew 21:33-41). Olive oil was essential for daily life, used in cooking, lighting, and anointing, symbolizing the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (1 Samuel 16:13).

and when you eat and are satisfied,
This phrase points to the fulfillment and contentment found in God's provision. Eating and being satisfied is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing both physical and spiritual fulfillment (Psalm 107:9). It serves as a reminder of God's ability to meet all needs, foreshadowing the spiritual satisfaction found in Christ, the Bread of Life (John 6:35). The satisfaction also calls for a response of gratitude and obedience, as seen in the surrounding context of Deuteronomy, where the Israelites are urged to remember and follow God's commandments.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments and instructions to the people before they enter the Promised Land.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God who are about to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the desert.

3. Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, described as a land flowing with milk and honey.

4. Canaan
The region that the Israelites are about to enter, which is already inhabited by other nations.

5. God's Provision
The event of God providing for the Israelites by giving them cities, houses, and resources they did not labor for, as a fulfillment of His promise.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness
God fulfills His promises, providing abundantly for His people beyond their efforts.

Gratitude and Humility
Recognize and be thankful for the blessings and provisions that come from God, acknowledging that they are not earned by our own merit.

Stewardship
With great blessings come responsibilities. We are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.

Dependence on God
Trust in God's provision and timing, understanding that He knows our needs and provides accordingly.

Avoiding Complacency
Be vigilant against becoming complacent or taking God's blessings for granted, remembering the source of all good things.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
with houses
וּבָ֨תִּ֜ים (ū·ḇāt·tîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1004: A house

full of
מְלֵאִ֣ים (mə·lê·’îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully

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

good
טוּב֮ (ṭūḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare

thing with which
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you did not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

fill them,
מִלֵּאתָ֒ (mil·lê·ṯā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with wells
וּבֹרֹ֤ת (ū·ḇō·rōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 953: A pit, cistern, well

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you did not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

dig,
חָצַ֔בְתָּ (ḥā·ṣaḇ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2672: To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave

and with vineyards
כְּרָמִ֥ים (kə·rā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard

and olive groves
וְזֵיתִ֖ים (wə·zê·ṯîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you did not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

plant—
נָטָ֑עְתָּ (nā·ṭā·‘ə·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5193: To strike in, fix, to plant

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

and are 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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