Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.
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Deuteronomy 28:6
What does Deuteronomy 28:6 mean?
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This blessing isn't just about luck in your daily tasks; it covers every aspect of life, from arriving home safely to venturing out. It signifies that God's favor extends over your entire existence, ensuring safety and prosperity whether you're indoors or on the move.
Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This verse is part of a long list of blessings and curses laid out by Moses, contingent on Israel's obedience or disobedience to God's commands. Before this, God promises to elevate Israel above all nations if they listen diligently to His voice. This verse, therefore, describes the pervasive and encompassing nature of God's favor on every aspect of their lives, both when they are at home and when they are out attending to their daily business or journeys.
Ever feel like your blessings are hit-or-miss, only showing up in certain areas of life? This verse promises something far more encompassing.
The promise in Deuteronomy 28:6, 'Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out,' paints a picture of comprehensive divine favor. It's not just about big moments, but the entirety of your existence.
Blessing in All Activities
This isn't about a specific time or place, but an ongoing state of divine enablement covering the full spectrum of daily life, from the moment you begin your day to its end, and in every task you undertake.
What unlocks this all-encompassing blessing? It's not a magic formula, but a deep-rooted response to God's Word.
The blessings promised in Deuteronomy 28, including the assurance of being blessed in all your comings and goings, are explicitly tied to a condition: obedience to God's voice.
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Listening and Doing
The preceding and surrounding verses make it clear that this comprehensive favor is the result of 'diligently hearken[ing] unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments.' (Deuteronomy 28:1).
This highlights that God's blessings are not random but are a covenant response to a people who choose to live in alignment with His will.
Understand the original words
baruk · Hebrew Adjective
To confer divine favor, prosperity, or protection upon someone. In a biblical context, it often signifies an increase in life, fruitfulness, and covenantal well-being.
This verse is part of God's covenant renewal with Israel as they stand on the cusp of entering the Promised Land. The blessings promised speak to God's desire to cover every aspect of their lives, from their homes to their travels and endeavors, as a direct result of their obedience.
c. 1446 BC
Israel Departs Egypt
After centuries of slavery, God liberates the Israelites from Egypt under Moses' leadership, marking the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land.
c. 1446-1406 BC
Wandering in the Wilderness
The Israelites wander in the desert for 40 years. This period is characterized by their testing of God and God's provision and discipline, setting the stage for the covenant renewal.
c. 1406 BC
Conquest of Canaan Begins
Under Joshua's command, the Israelites begin to conquer the Promised Land, a long and arduous military campaign.
c. 1400 BC
Land Allotment in Canaan
Following the conquest, the land of Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes of Israel, establishing their national homeland.
c. 1400 BC— this verse
Covenant Renewal at Shechem
Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gathers the Israelites to renew their covenant with God, reminding them of the blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.
This psalm echoes the promise of God's constant protection over His people, not just in major events but in their everyday comings and goings, assuring them that God watches over them 'now and forevermore'.
Proverbs 3:5-6This passage speaks to the underlying principle of trusting God in all our ways, promising that if we acknowledge Him in our plans and decisions (our comings and goings), He will direct our path.
Matthew 6:33Jesus teaches a similar principle of seeking God's kingdom first, assuring us that if we prioritize Him, all these necessary things (our daily provisions and well-being) will be added, covering our 'comings in and goings out'.
Acts 1:21-22This highlights the importance of someone being a faithful witness 'during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,' showing how a life lived in service and presence is blessed, mirroring the comprehensive blessing promised in Deuteronomy.
gillDeuteronomy 28:6: "Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out."
Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. In all their business and employments of life whether within doors or without; in the administration of every office, whether more public or private; and in all their journeys going out and coming home; and particularly when they went out to war, and returned, all should be attended with success.
pooleDeuteronomy 28:6: "Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out."
i.e. In all thy affairs and administrations, which are oft expressed by this phrase, as Numbers 27:17 Deu 31:2 2 Samuel 3:25 2 Chronicles 1:10 Acts 1:21 9:28 .
This blessing isn't just about luck in your daily tasks; it covers every aspect of life, from arriving home safely to venturing out. It signifies that God's favor extends over your entire existence, ensuring safety and prosperity whether you're indoors or on the move.
This verse is part of a long list of blessings and curses laid out by Moses, contingent on Israel's obedience or disobedience to God's commands. Before this, God promises to elevate Israel above all nations if they listen diligently to His voice. This verse, therefore, describes the pervasive and encompassing nature of God's favor on every aspect of their lives, both when they are at home and when they are out attending to their daily business or journeys.
This verse is part of a long list of blessings and curses laid out by Moses, contingent on Israel's obedience or disobedience to God's commands. Before this, God promises to elevate Israel above all nations if they listen diligently to His voice. This verse, therefore, describes the pervasive and encompassing nature of God's favor on every aspect of their lives, both when they are at home and when they are out attending to their daily business or journeys.
"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out." — This blessing isn't just about luck in your daily tasks; it covers every aspect of life, from arriving home safely to venturing out. It signifies that God's favor extends over your entire existence…
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Last reviewed October 2026