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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will give you lush pastureland for your livestock, and you yourselves will have all you want to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I will send grass in your fields for your livestock, that you may eat and be filled.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will also provide grass in your field for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you shall eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will provide grass in your fields for your livestock. You will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will provide grass in your fields for your livestock. You will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will provide grass in the fields for your animals, and you will be able to eat all you want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and grass for your livestock. You will have all the food you want. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will provide grass on the fields for your livestock, and you'll eat and be satisfied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will provide pasture for your livestock and you will eat your fill." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have given herbs in your field for your livestock, and you have eaten and been satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I have given herbs in thy field for thy cattle, and thou hast eaten, and been satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I gave the green herb in thy field for thy cattle, and eat thou and be satisfied.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And your hay out of the fields to feed your cattle, and that you may eat and be filled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and your hay from the fields in order to feed your cattle, and so that you yourselves may eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and I will bring forth grass in your fields for your animals. Thus you may eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you will eat your fill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he will make grass to grow in your fields for your cattle, that you shall eat and be full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall give grass in your field to your livestock and you will eat and you will be satisfied.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, and thou shalt eat and be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall give food in thy fields to thy cattle; and when thou hast eaten and art full,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=3366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">God's Great Blessings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯat·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">And I will provide</a> <a href="/hebrew/6212.htm" title="6212: ‘ê·śeḇ (N-ms) -- Herb, herbage. From an unused root meaning to glisten; grass.">grass</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: bə·śā·ḏə·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">in the fields</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: liḇ·hem·te·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">for your livestock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵal·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">and you will eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: wə·śā·ḇā·‘ə·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">and be satisfied.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a></span><br />He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-22.htm">Joel 2:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-10.htm">Job 5:10</a></span><br />He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-23.htm">Isaiah 30:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-21.htm">Hosea 2:21-22</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Acts 14:17</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-9.htm">Psalm 65:9-13</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-24.htm">Jeremiah 5:24</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-4.htm">1 Kings 17:4</a></span><br />And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-26.htm">Ezekiel 34:26-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-18.htm">James 5:18</a></span><br />Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-4.htm">Leviticus 26:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Zechariah 10:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a></span><br />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!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will send grass in your fields for your cattle, that you may eat and be full.</p><p class="hdg">And I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">1 Kings 18:5</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a></b></br> 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;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/14-5.htm">Jeremiah 14:5</a></b></br> Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook <i>it</i>, because there was no grass.</p><p class="hdg">send [heb] give </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Deuteronomy 6:11</a></b></br> And houses full of all good <i>things</i>, 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;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-10.htm">Deuteronomy 8:10</a></b></br> When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-19.htm">Joel 2:19</a></b></br> 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:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/7-14.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-18.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-12.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-10.htm">Herbs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-14.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-14.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-12.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/13-15.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Herbs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-15.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-15.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-14.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-1.htm">Another exhortation to obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-2.htm">by their own experience of God's great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-8.htm">by promise of God's great blessings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-16.htm">and by threatenings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">A careful study is required in God's words</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-26.htm">The blessing and curse set before them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The agricultural context is significant, as the Israelites were entering a land where they would rely on farming and livestock for sustenance. The phrase underscores God's sovereignty over nature and His ability to bless the land with fertility. In the ancient Near East, the provision of grass for livestock was crucial for survival, indicating God's understanding of their needs. This promise also connects to the broader biblical theme of God as the Good Shepherd, who provides for His flock (<a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1-2</a>).<p><b>and you will eat and be satisfied</b><br>This assurance of satisfaction highlights the abundance that comes from obedience to God's commandments. It reflects the blessings of the covenant, where faithfulness leads to prosperity and contentment. The phrase echoes the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>), symbolizing not just physical nourishment but also spiritual fulfillment. In a broader biblical context, this satisfaction points to the ultimate fulfillment found in Christ, who declared Himself the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), offering spiritual sustenance and eternal satisfaction to those who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and promises to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving instructions and promises as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey, promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The provider and sustainer, promising to meet the needs of His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/livestock.htm">Livestock</a></b><br>Represents the wealth and sustenance of the Israelites, crucial for their survival and prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate provider of all our needs, both physical and spiritual. Trust in His promise to provide for us as we walk in obedience to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_satisfaction.htm">Contentment and Satisfaction</a></b><br>Understand that true satisfaction comes from God's provision. We are called to be content with what He provides, knowing it is sufficient for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>As God provides for us, we are called to be good stewards of the resources He entrusts to us, using them wisely and for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>God's promises often come with conditions of obedience. Our faith in His provision should be accompanied by a commitment to follow His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_worship.htm">Gratitude and Worship</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of gratitude for God's provision, leading us to worship and praise Him for His faithfulness and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'bearing_fruit'_mean.htm">What does 'bearing fruit' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_day_3_plants_survive_without_sun.htm">How could plants created on Day 3 (Genesis 1:11-13) survive before the sun was made on Day 4 (Genesis 1:14-19)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_leviticus_19_19_with_fabric_blends.htm">Leviticus 19:19 prohibits wearing garments of mixed fabrics; how is this reconcileable with widely used modern clothing blends?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">That thou mayest eat and to full.</span>--The same writer observes that <span class= "ital">"</span>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.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And I will provide</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָתַתִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ṯat·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grass</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֥שֶׂב</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·śeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6212.htm">Strong's 6212: </a> </span><span class="str2">Herb, herbage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the fields</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשָׂדְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śā·ḏə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for your livestock,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְהֶמְתֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·hem·te·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you will eat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָכַלְתָּ֖</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḵal·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and be satisfied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂבָֽעְתָּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·ḇā·‘ə·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sated, satisfied or surfeited</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">Deuteronomy 11:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/11-15.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 11:15 I will give grass in your fields (Deut. 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