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And the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> “You must not consider it a hardship when you release your servants. Remember that for six years they have given you services worth double the wages of hired workers, and the LORD your God will bless you in all you do. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> It shall not seem hard to you when you let him go free from you, for at half the cost of a hired worker he has served you six years. So the LORD your God will bless you in all that you do. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Do not regard it as a hardship to set your servant free, because his six years of service were worth twice the wages of a hired hand. And the LORD your God will bless you in all you do. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/15.htm">King James Bible</a> It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/15.htm">New King James Version</a> It shall not seem hard to you when you send him away free from you; for he has been worth a double hired servant in serving you six years. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all that you do. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “It shall not seem difficult for you when you set him free, because he has given you six years with double the service of a hired worker; so the LORD your God will bless you in whatever you do. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It shall not seem hard to you when you set him free, for he has given you six years with double the service of a hired man; so the LORD your God will bless you in whatever you do. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “It shall not seem hard to you when you set him free, for he has given you six years with double the service of a hired man; so the LORD your God will bless you in whatever you do. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “It shall not seem hard in your sight when you let him go to be free from you, for he has given you six years with double the service of a hired man; so Yahweh your God will bless you in whatever you do. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “It shall not seem hard to you when you set him free, for he has served you six years with double the service of a hired man; so the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not regard it as a hardship when you set him free, because he worked for you six years—worth twice the wages of a hired worker. Then the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not regard it as a hardship when you set him free, because he worked for you six years—worth twice the wages of a hired hand. Then the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.&#8221 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou lettest him go free from thee; for to the double of the hire of a hireling hath he served thee six years: and Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't complain when you have to set a slave free. After all, you got six years of service at half the cost of hiring someone to do the work. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou lettest him go free from thee; for to the double of the hire of an hireling hath he served thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If you have to let your slave go free, it won't be a hardship for you. It would have cost you twice as much to hire someone to do the same work for those six years. Besides, the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not be resentful when you set slaves free; after all, they have served you for six years at half the cost of hired servants. Do this, and the LORD your God will bless you in all that you do. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Don't view this as a hardship for yourself when you set him free, for he will have served you for six years—twice the time of a paid worker. Then the LORD will bless you in all that you do." <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Do not regard it as a hardship to set your servant free, because his six years of service were worth twice the wages of a hired hand. And the LORD your God will bless you in all you do. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/15.htm">NET Bible</a> You should not consider it difficult to let him go free, for he will have served you for six years, twice the time of a hired worker; the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It shall not seem hard to you, when you let him go free from you; for to the double of the hire of a hireling has he served you six years: and the LORD your God will bless you in all that you do. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It shall not seem hard to thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been of double the worth of a hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/15.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall not seem hard to you when you let him go free from you, for he has been double the value of a hired hand as he served you six years. Yahweh your God will bless you in all that you do. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> It is not hard in your eyes in your sending him away free from you; for [his worth has been] double the hire of a hired worker [when] he has served you six years; and your God YHWH has blessed you in all that you do. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'It is not hard in thine eyes, in thy sending him away free from thee; for the double of the hire of an hireling he hath served thee six years, and Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee in all that thou dost. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It shall not be hard in thine eye in thy sending him away free from thee, because for the year of the wages of the hireling he served thee six years: and Jehovah thy God blessed thee in all which thou shalt do.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Turn not away thy eyes from them when thou makest them tree: because he hath served thee six years according to the wages of a hireling: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works that thou dost. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You should not avert your eyes from them when you set them free, because he has served you for six years, in a manner deserving of the pay of a hired hand. So may the Lord your God bless you in all the works that you do. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not be reluctant when you let them go free, since the service they have given you for six years was worth twice a hired laborer’s salary; and the LORD, your God, will bless you in everything you do. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do not consider it a hardship when you send them out from you free persons, because for six years they have given you services worth the wages of hired laborers; and the LORD your God will bless you in all that you do.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You shall not show displeasure when you let him go free from you; for he has served you double according to the wages of a hired servant, in serving you six years; and the LORD your God shall bless you in all that you do. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it shall not be evil in your eyes when you have released him as a son of freedom from your presence because for double the hire of a hired man he worked for you six years, and LORD JEHOVAH your God will bless you in everything that you do.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou lettest him go free from thee; for to the double of the hire of a hireling hath he served thee six years; and the LORD thy God will bless thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> It shall not seem hard to thee when they are sent out free from thee, because thy servant has served thee six years according to the annual hire of a hireling; so the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all things whatsoever thou mayest do. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4514" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Release of Hebrew Servants</a> …17then take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door, and he will become your servant for life. And treat your maidservant the same way. 18<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ḇə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">regard it</a> <a href="/hebrew/7185.htm" title="7185: yiq·šeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be hard, severe or fierce. A primitive root; properly, to be dense, i.e. Tough or severe.">as a hardship</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im·māḵ (Prep-m:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: bə·šal·lê·ḥă·ḵā (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf:: 2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to set</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/2670.htm" title="2670: ḥā·p̄ə·šî (Adj-ms) -- Free. From chaphash; exempt.">free,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">his six</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏə·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">of service</a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: miš·neh (N-ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">were worth twice</a> <a href="/hebrew/7939.htm" title="7939: śə·ḵar (N-msc) -- Hire, wages. From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit.">the wages</a> <a href="/hebrew/7916.htm" title="7916: śā·ḵîr (Adj-ms) -- Hired. From sakar; a man at wages by the day or year.">of a hired hand.</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.">And 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/1288.htm" title="1288: ū·ḇê·raḵ·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">will bless you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you do.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/21-2.htm">Exodus 21:2-6</a> If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. / If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. / If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free. ... <a href="/leviticus/25-39.htm">Leviticus 25:39-43</a> If a countryman among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, then you must not force him into slave labor. / Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he is to work for you until the Year of Jubilee. / Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers. ... <a href="/jeremiah/34-14.htm">Jeremiah 34:14</a> Every seventh year, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who has sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free. But your fathers did not listen or incline their ear. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">1 Corinthians 7:21-23</a> Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. <a href="/galatians/4-7.htm">Galatians 4:7</a> So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-9</a> Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ... <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Colossians 3:22-25</a> Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ... <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Philemon 1:15-16</a> For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— / no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord. <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Matthew 18:27</a> His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him. <a href="/luke/17-10.htm">Luke 17:10</a> So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” <a href="/romans/6-18.htm">Romans 6:18</a> You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1-2</a> All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles. <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Titus 2:9-10</a> Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, / not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior. <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18-19</a> Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. / For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. <a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Genesis 31:41</a> Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It shall not seem hard to you, when you send him away free from you; for he has been worth a double hired servant to you, in serving you six years: and the LORD your God shall bless you in all that you do.shall not<a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a> Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.a double<a href="/isaiah/16-14.htm">Isaiah 16:14</a> But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble.<a href="/isaiah/21-16.htm">Isaiah 21:16</a> For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:<a href="/luke/17-7.htm">Luke 17:7,8</a> But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, servitude was often a means of survival for the impoverished. The law in Deuteronomy reflects God's concern for justice and compassion, ensuring that servitude does not become a permanent state. The command to not view this release as a hardship emphasizes the importance of generosity and trust in God's provision. This principle echoes the broader biblical theme of liberation, as seen in the Exodus narrative, where God freed the Israelites from Egyptian bondage.because his six years of service were worth twice the wages of a hired hand This phrase highlights the economic value of the servant's labor, which was significant and beneficial to the master. The comparison to a hired hand suggests that the servant's work was more dedicated and valuable, possibly due to the longer-term relationship and commitment. This underscores the fairness and justice in compensating the servant adequately, reflecting God's equitable standards. The six-year period also aligns with the sabbatical cycle, a time of rest and release, pointing to God's rhythm of work and rest for His people.And the LORD your God will bless you in all you do This promise of blessing is contingent upon obedience to God's commands, a recurring theme in Deuteronomy. The assurance of divine blessing for releasing servants reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience leads to prosperity and well-being. This principle is consistent with the broader biblical narrative, where God's blessings are often linked to faithfulness and righteousness. The promise also foreshadows the ultimate blessing found in Jesus Christ, who came to set captives free and offer abundant life to those who follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> - The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> - The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a> - Individuals who served their masters for six years and were to be set free in the seventh year. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> - The covenant God of Israel, who promises blessings for obedience. 5. <a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a> - The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter and settle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/value_of_service.htm">Value of Service</a> Recognize the worth and dignity of every individual's labor. The servant's work is valued at twice that of a hired hand, highlighting the importance of fair treatment and appreciation. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_blessing.htm">Obedience and Blessing</a> Understand that God's blessings are tied to obedience. Setting the servant free is an act of obedience that leads to divine favor. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_and_responsibility.htm">Freedom and Responsibility</a> Embrace the concept of freedom with responsibility. Just as the Israelites were to release their servants, believers are called to live in the freedom Christ provides, responsibly and generously. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_trust.htm">Generosity and Trust</a> Trust in God's provision. Releasing a servant might seem like a loss, but God promises to bless those who follow His commands, encouraging a spirit of generosity. <a href="/topical/r/reflection_of_god's_character.htm">Reflection of God's Character</a> Reflect God's character in our actions. By setting servants free, the Israelites mirrored God's justice and mercy, which believers are also called to emulate.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 15</a> <a href="/q/scriptural_care_for_widows.htm">What role do prophets play in God's plan?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_jesus_fulfill_righteousness_mean.htm">Who is the prophet like Moses God will raise?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joshua_11_12-15_align_with_sparing.htm">How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12-15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples?</a> <a href="/q/why_offer_peace_then_show_no_mercy.htm">How can God's people be told to offer terms of peace in one situation but show no mercy in another (Deuteronomy 20:10-18)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Where a slave determined to have his freedom, the master was to set him free without grudge; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years; literally, double the hire of a hireling he hath served thee six years, i.e. he hath saved to thee as much again as it would have cost thee to pay a hired laborer to do the same amount of work. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Do not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no regard it בְעֵינֶ֗ךָ (ḇə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain as a hardship יִקְשֶׁ֣ה (yiq·šeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7185.htm">Strong's 7185: </a> To be hard, severe or fierce to set בְּשַׁלֵּֽחֲךָ֙ (bə·šal·lê·ḥă·ḵā) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out [your servant] אֹת֤וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case free, חָפְשִׁי֙ (ḥā·p̄ə·šî) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2670.htm">Strong's 2670: </a> Exempt because כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction his six שֵׁ֣שׁ (šêš) Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> Six (a cardinal number) years שָׁנִ֑ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of service עֲבָֽדְךָ֖ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave were worth twice מִשְׁנֶה֙ (miš·neh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second the wages שְׂכַ֣ר (śə·ḵar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7939.htm">Strong's 7939: </a> Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit of a hired hand. שָׂכִ֔יר (śā·ḵîr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7916.htm">Strong's 7916: </a> A man at wages And the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will bless you וּבֵֽרַכְךָ֙ (ū·ḇê·raḵ·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in all בְּכֹ֖ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every you do. תַּעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (ta·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 15:18 It shall not seem hard to you (Deut. 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