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He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for <i>it is</i> he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for <i>it is</i> He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you are to remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, in order to confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But you shall remember [with profound respect] the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore (solemnly promised) to your fathers, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but remember that the LORD your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm his covenant he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but remember that the LORD your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant He swore to your fathers, as it is today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Instead, remember that the LORD your God gives you the strength to make a living. That's how he keeps the promise he made to your ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But remember the LORD your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He's confirming the promise which he swore to your ancestors. It's still in effect today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to become rich. He does this because he is still faithful today to the covenant that he made with your ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But remember the LORD your God, because he is the one who gives you the ability to produce wealth, in order to confirm his covenant that he promised by an oath to your ancestors, as is the case today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to thy fathers, as it is this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you have remembered your God YHWH, for it [is] He who is giving power to you to make wealth, in order to establish His covenant which He has sworn to your fathers, as [at] this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thou hast remembered Jehovah thy God, for He it is who is giving to thee power to make wealth, in order to establish His covenant which He hath sworn to thy fathers as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And remember Jehovah thy God; for he gave to thee strength to make wealth in order to set up his covenant, which he sware to our fathers, as this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But remember the Lord thy God, that he hath given thee strength, that he might fulfil his covenant, concerning which he swore to thy fathers, as this present day sheweth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But remember the Lord your God, that he himself has provided you with strength, so that he may fulfill his covenant, about which he swore to your fathers, just as the present day reveals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Remember then the LORD, your God, for he is the one who gives you the power to get wealth, by fulfilling, as he has now done, the covenant he swore to your ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, so that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your ancestors, as he is doing today.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But you shall remember the LORD your God; for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Remember LORD JEHOVAH your God, for it is He who gives you power that you may gain wealth, to confirm his covenant that He swore to your fathers as today.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God, for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore unto thy fathers, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, that he gives thee strength to get wealth; even that he may establish his covenant, which the Lord sware to thy fathers, as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/8-18.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=2632" 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/8.htm">Remember the LORD Your God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: wə·zā·ḵar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">But remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">that it is the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: han·nō·ṯên (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gives</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">the power</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to gain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">wealth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">in order to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: hā·qîm (V-Hifil-Inf) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">confirm</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">His covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">He swore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to your fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">even to this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: kay·yō·wm (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.…<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="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></span><br />The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></span><br />Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Luke 12:31</a></span><br />But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a></span><br />Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a></span><br />His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.</p><p class="hdg">he that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1,2</a></b></br> A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh <i>but</i> in vain… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, <i>and</i> my fingers to fight:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></b></br> The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.</p><p class="hdg">that he may</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-8.htm">Deuteronomy 7:8,12</a></b></br> But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/14-16.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Confirms</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/numbers/31-3.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/numbers/18-30.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-11.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-26.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Confirms</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-9.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-11.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-26.htm">Power</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-17.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-7.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-15.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-11.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-19.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But remember that it is the LORD your God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God as the source of all blessings. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is reminding the Israelites of their dependence on God as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This call to remember is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Deuteronomy 6:12</a>, where the Israelites are warned not to forget the LORD who brought them out of Egypt. The emphasis on "the LORD your God" underscores the personal relationship between God and His people, a covenantal bond that is central to the identity of Israel.<p><b>who gives you the power to gain wealth,</b><br>The ability to gain wealth is presented as a gift from God, not merely the result of human effort or ingenuity. This reflects the biblical principle that all resources and abilities ultimately come from God, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a>, where wealth and honor are said to come from Him. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often associated with divine favor, and this passage reinforces that idea by attributing the power to gain wealth directly to God. It serves as a reminder to the Israelites that their prosperity in the land is contingent upon God's provision.<p><b>in order to confirm His covenant</b><br>The wealth and prosperity given by God serve a greater purpose: to confirm His covenant. This covenant refers to the promises made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—regarding the land, descendants, and blessings (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3, 15</a>:18-21). The confirmation of the covenant through material blessings is a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and commitment to His promises. It also serves as a reminder of the conditional nature of the covenant, which requires obedience and faithfulness from the Israelites.<p><b>that He swore to your fathers</b><br>This phrase connects the present generation of Israelites with their ancestors, highlighting the continuity of God's promises. The reference to "your fathers" points back to the patriarchs and the foundational covenants made with them. This historical context reinforces the idea that God's promises are enduring and reliable, transcending generations. It also serves as a call to the Israelites to live in a manner worthy of their heritage and the divine promises made to their forefathers.<p><b>even to this day.</b><br>The phrase "even to this day" underscores the ongoing relevance and fulfillment of God's covenant promises. It indicates that the covenant is not just a historical agreement but a living reality that continues to impact the lives of the Israelites. This continuity is a testament to God's unchanging nature and His steadfast love for His people. It also serves as a reminder that the blessings and responsibilities of the covenant are still applicable, urging the Israelites to remain faithful and obedient to God's commands.<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 message to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being reminded of their dependence on God for their prosperity and success.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God who provides for His people and fulfills His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, a place of abundance and blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_with_the_patriarchs.htm">Covenant with the Patriarchs</a></b><br>The promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which include blessings and the inheritance of the land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_source_of_wealth.htm">Divine Source of Wealth</a></b><br>Recognize that all abilities and opportunities to gain wealth come from God. This acknowledgment fosters humility and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>Understand that God's provision is tied to His covenant promises. Our response should be faithfulness and obedience to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>Wealth is a tool for confirming God's covenant and should be used responsibly to further His kingdom purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_pride_and_self-sufficiency.htm">Avoiding Pride and Self-Sufficiency</a></b><br>Guard against the temptation to attribute success solely to personal effort, which can lead to pride and forgetting God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_blessing_others.htm">Generosity and Blessing Others</a></b><br>Use the resources God provides to bless others, reflecting His generosity and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_wealth.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/have_you_remembered_the_lord_today.htm">Have you remembered the Lord today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_ruth_mean_by_'i_will_go'.htm">Have you remembered the Lord today?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/8-18.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">But remember</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזָֽכַרְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zā·ḵar·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_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that it is the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who]</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gives</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֹּתֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(han·nō·ṯên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine 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">you the power</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to gain</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wealth,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in order to</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֨עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">confirm</span><br /><span class="heb">הָקִ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His covenant</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרִית֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He swore</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁבַּ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your fathers,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲבֹתֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as it is this day.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(kay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 8:18 But you shall remember Yahweh your God (Deut. 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