Deuteronomy 7:13-14
He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that he swore to your fathers to give you. You shall be blessed above all peoples. There shall not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse isn't just a list of blessings; it emphasizes God's faithfulness to the covenant He made with their ancestors, promising His enduring love and multiplication of their resources in the very land He swore to give them. The repetition of "bless" and "multiply" highlights that God's favor is not a one-time event but an ongoing, abundant reality for those who are faithful.
Moses is laying out the conditions for the Israelites' covenant with God as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. He has just warned them against pagan practices and stated that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant with those who love Him. This verse continues that thought, explaining the abundant blessings God will pour out on them if they remain obedient.
The verse begins with a promise of love, not works. What does this tell us about how God relates to His people?
Deuteronomy 7:13 opens with a powerful declaration: 'He will love you.' This isn't a conditional statement based on Israel's performance, but the very basis of all that follows. God's love is presented as the wellspring from which all blessings flow.
A Covenant of Love
This love is rooted in God's covenant faithfulness. He swore to the fathers—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—that He would give them this land and multiply their descendants. His love is a demonstration of His promises, a kindness that endures through generations. It's a reminder that God's commitment to His people isn't earned, but freely given.
The blessings listed seem so tangible and earthly. What do they signify beyond mere material abundance?
The verse paints a vivid picture of God's provision: 'He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock.' These aren't just random items, but a comprehensive picture of a thriving life within the promised land.
Wholistic Prosperity
This blessing encompasses every facet of Israelite life:
These blessings are a tangible sign of God's favor and His desire for His people to flourish in the land He gave them, enjoying the security and prosperity that comes from covenant faithfulness.
Understand the original words
barak · Hebrew Verb
A divine declaration of favor, protection, and prosperity. To be blessed by God is to experience His goodness and empowerment for life and fruitfulness.
aqar · Hebrew Adjective
The state of being infertile or unable to bear offspring. In the biblical context, it was often viewed as a form of judgment or a lack of blessing, contrasting with the promise of divine life and growth.
This passage echoes the promise of abundance and multiplication, connecting God's faithfulness to Abraham's descendants with the fertility of the land and the increase of their possessions.
Exodus 23:25-26This passage directly parallels Deuteronomy 7:13, stating that God will bless their food and water and take away sickness, reinforcing the idea that obedience brings tangible blessings of health and provision.
Psalm 105:37This psalm recounts Israel's exodus from Egypt, mentioning that they came out with 'gold and silver, and there was no one feeble among their tribes,' directly linking God's deliverance with physical well-being and prosperity.
Jeremiah 29:11This verse speaks to God's plans for His people, stating His desire to give them 'hope and a future,' which resonates with the foundational promise in Deuteronomy that God's love and faithfulness lead to blessing and abundant life.
Matthew 6:33Jesus teaches about prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness, with the promise that 'all these things will be added to you.' This reflects the Deuteronomic principle that seeking God first results in provision and blessing.
calvinDeuteronomy 7:9-15: "Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
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gillDeuteronomy 7:13: "And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee."
And he will love thee,.... As he has done, and rest in his love, and give further instances and proofs of it: and bless thee, and multiply thee; that is bless thee with a multiplication of offspring,…
This verse isn't just a list of blessings; it emphasizes God's faithfulness to the covenant He made with their ancestors, promising His enduring love and multiplication of their resources in the very land He swore to give them. The repetition of "bless" and "multiply" highlights that God's favor is not a one-time event but an ongoing, abundant reality for those who are faithful.
Moses is laying out the conditions for the Israelites' covenant with God as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. He has just warned them against pagan practices and stated that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant with those who love Him. This verse continues that thought, explaining the abundant blessings God will pour out on them if they remain obedient.
Moses is laying out the conditions for the Israelites' covenant with God as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. He has just warned them against pagan practices and stated that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant with those who love Him. This verse continues that thought, explaining the abundant blessings God will pour out on them if they remain obedient.
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Why does the verse emphasize that these blessings are 'in the land that He swore to your fathers'?
The repeated phrase, 'in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you,' isn't just a geographical marker. It’s a profound reminder of the divine guarantee behind these blessings.
The Weight of an Oath
God didn't just promise; He swore. An oath in the ancient Near East, and especially by God, was an unbreakable commitment. This oath, made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, provided the ultimate security for Israel. It meant that God’s faithfulness wasn't dependent on their fluctuating loyalty, but on His own immutable character and His sworn promises.
This assurance meant that the blessings—love, multiplication, and abundant provision—were not temporary or uncertain. They were deeply rooted in God’s enduring covenant, established by His solemn oath, intended to be experienced in the inheritance He faithfully provided.
"He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that he swore…" — This verse isn't just a list of blessings; it emphasizes God's faithfulness to the covenant He made with their ancestors, promising His enduring love and multiplication of their resources in the ve…
