Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version since you have not yet reached the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you. New Living Translation because you have not yet arrived at the place of rest, the land the LORD your God is giving you as your special possession. English Standard Version for you have not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Standard Bible For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Literal Bible For you⁺ have not come as yet to the rest and the inheritance that YHWH your God is giving to you. King James Bible For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you. New King James Version for as yet you have not come to the rest and the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you. New American Standard Bible for you have not as yet come to the resting place and the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you. NASB 1995 for you have not as yet come to the resting place and the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you. NASB 1977 for you have not as yet come to the resting place and the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you. Legacy Standard Bible for you have not as yet come to the resting place and the inheritance which Yahweh your God is giving you. Amplified Bible For you have not yet come to the resting place and to the inheritance which the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Annotated Bible For you⁺ have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} is giving you. Christian Standard Bible Indeed, you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you. American Standard Version for ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. English Revised Version for ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD thy God giveth thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Up until now you haven't come to your place of rest, the property the LORD your God is giving you. Good News Translation because you have not yet entered the land that the LORD your God is giving you, where you can live in peace. International Standard Version for you haven't arrived yet to your allotted place that the LORD your God is about to give you. NET Bible for you have not yet come to the final stop and inheritance the LORD your God is giving you. New Heart English Bible for you haven't yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God gives you. Webster's Bible Translation For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance which the LORD your God giveth you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. World English Bible for you haven’t yet come to the rest and to the inheritance which Yahweh your God gives you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor until now you have not come to the rest and to the inheritance which your God YHWH is giving to you. Berean Literal Bible For you⁺ have not come as yet to the rest and the inheritance that YHWH your God is giving to you. Young's Literal Translation for ye have not come in hitherto unto the rest, and unto the inheritance, which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee; Smith's Literal Translation For ye came not yet now to the rest and to the inheritance which Jehovah thy God gave to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor until this present time you are not come to refit, and to the possession, which the Lord your God will give you. Catholic Public Domain Version For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you. New American Bible since you have not yet reached your resting place, the heritage which the LORD, your God, is giving you. New Revised Standard Version for you have not yet come into the rest and the possession that the LORD your God is giving you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor you are not as yet come to the dwelling place and to the inheritance which the LORD your God gives you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you have not yet come to the dwelling place and to the inheritance that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917for ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation For hitherto ye have not arrived at the rest and the inheritance, which the Lord our God gives you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context One Place for Worship…8You are not to do as we are doing here today, where everyone does what seems right in his own eyes. 9For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. 10When you cross the Jordan and live in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He gives you rest from all the enemies around you and you dwell securely,… Cross References For you have not yet come Numbers 14:30 Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. Hebrews 3:19 So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. Deuteronomy 3:20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.” to the resting place Joshua 21:44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. and the inheritance Numbers 34:2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Joshua 13:7 Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 11:31 For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it, Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Joshua 1:13 “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ Hebrews 4:8-9 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. Hebrews 3:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” Hebrews 4:1 Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. Numbers 10:33 So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. Treasury of Scripture For you are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God gives you. Deuteronomy 25:19 Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it. 1 Kings 8:56 Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. 1 Chronicles 23:25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: Jump to Previous Heritage Hitherto Inheritance Reached Rest RestingJump to Next Heritage Hitherto Inheritance Reached Rest RestingDeuteronomy 12 1. Monuments of idolatry to be destroyed4. The place of God's service to be kept 15. Blood is forbidden 17. Holy things must be eaten in the holy place 19. The Levite is not to be forsaken 20. Blood is again forbidden 26. and holy things must be eaten in the holy place 29. Idolatry is not to be enquired after For you have not yet come This phrase indicates a future promise and expectation. The Israelites were on a journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, a journey that symbolizes the Christian's spiritual journey from sin to salvation. The "not yet" suggests a period of waiting and preparation, reflecting the Christian life as a pilgrimage toward eternal rest. to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, representing a place of rest and inheritance. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and is leading His people to their inheritance. 5. Wilderness The period of wandering and testing for the Israelites, symbolizing a time of preparation and reliance on God. Teaching Points Understanding God's PromisesRecognize that God's promises often involve a journey and a process of preparation. The Israelites had to trust and obey God to reach their inheritance. The Concept of Rest Biblical rest is not merely physical but involves spiritual peace and fulfillment found in God's presence and promises. Reflect on how you can experience this rest in your life today. Faith and Obedience The journey to the Promised Land required faith and obedience. Consider how faith and obedience are essential in your walk with God. Spiritual Inheritance Just as the Israelites had a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Explore what this means for your identity and purpose. Avoiding Spiritual Complacency The Israelites' journey warns against complacency and disobedience. Stay vigilant in your faith, continually seeking God's guidance and strength. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 12:9?2. What does Deuteronomy 12:9 reveal about Israel's journey to God's promised rest? 3. How can we seek God's rest in our lives today? 4. Compare Deuteronomy 12:9 with Hebrews 4:9-11 on entering God's rest. 5. Why is obedience crucial for experiencing God's promised rest, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:9? 6. How does Deuteronomy 12:9 encourage us to trust God's timing and promises? 7. What is the "resting place" mentioned in Deuteronomy 12:9? 8. How does Deuteronomy 12:9 relate to the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land? 9. Why is the concept of rest significant in Deuteronomy 12:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 12? 11. How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established? 12. Does Solomon's sacrifice at high places (1 Kings 3:2-3) conflict with scriptural bans on worship outside the central sanctuary? 13. In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel? 14. What occurred between Michael, Satan, and Moses' body? What Does Deuteronomy 12:9 Mean For you have not yet comeMoses starts with a gentle reminder that Israel is still in motion. The wilderness journey is not an end in itself but a passageway. Just as Hebrews 11:13 notes that the patriarchs confessed they were “strangers and pilgrims on the earth,” the people camped on the plains of Moab have miles to go—both literally and spiritually. In the same way, Philippians 1:6 encourages believers that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion,” underscoring that life in Christ is a dynamic walk, not a static stopover. to the resting place “Resting place” calls to mind Canaan as a land of settled peace, where wandering tents give way to rooted homes (Joshua 21:43-45). God’s rest is more than relief from travel; it is the fulfillment of His covenant promise (Exodus 33:14). Psalm 95:11 ties that rest to wholehearted obedience, while Matthew 11:28 extends the theme to every believer: “Come to Me, all you who are weary… and I will give you rest.” Until Israel crosses the Jordan, rest remains a future gift, keeping their hearts looking forward, not backward to Egypt (Numbers 14:4). and the inheritance Inheritance speaks of permanence and possession. Unlike the manna that fell day-to-day, inheritance is a once-for-all deed of grace (Numbers 26:52-56). Peter echoes this in 1 Peter 1:4, praising God for “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.” For Israel, tribal allotments would secure each family’s future (Leviticus 25:23-24). For believers today, every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14) is a down payment of an eternal portion reserved in heaven. that the LORD your God is giving you The verb “is giving” keeps the spotlight on God’s initiative. Canaan is not earned but bestowed, reflecting grace rooted in the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 15:18). Deuteronomy 6:10-12 warns them not to forget the Giver once they enjoy the gift. John 14:2-3 mirrors this dynamic: Jesus prepares a place for His followers, ensuring that the promise, the preparation, and the possession all stem from Him. summary Deuteronomy 12:9 frames Israel’s present as a midpoint between redemption and fulfillment. They are not yet at rest, not yet holding their inheritance, but the LORD is actively giving both. The verse calls God’s people—then and now—to travel in trust, work in hope, and worship the One who turns promises into possessed realities. (9) Ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance.--Nor would the passage of Jordan and the conquest of Joshua bring them to it.Hebrew Forכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no yet עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while come בָּאתֶ֖ם (bā·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the resting place הַמְּנוּחָה֙ (ham·mə·nū·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode and the inheritance הַֽנַּחֲלָ֔ה (han·na·ḥă·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is giving you. נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Links Deuteronomy 12:9 NIVDeuteronomy 12:9 NLT Deuteronomy 12:9 ESV Deuteronomy 12:9 NASB Deuteronomy 12:9 KJV Deuteronomy 12:9 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 12:9 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 12:9 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 12:9 French Bible Deuteronomy 12:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 12:9 For you haven't yet come to (Deut. 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