Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. New Living Translation “The LORD will guarantee a blessing on everything you do and will fill your storehouses with grain. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. English Standard Version The LORD will command the blessing on you in your barns and in all that you undertake. And he will bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Standard Bible The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. Berean Literal Bible YHWH will command with you the blessing in your barns and in every putting forth of your hand, and He will bless you in the land that YHWH your God is giving to you. King James Bible The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. New King James Version “The LORD will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. New American Standard Bible The LORD will command the blessing for you in your barns and in everything that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. NASB 1995 “The LORD will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. NASB 1977 “The LORD will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you send forth your hand to do, and He will bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Amplified Bible The LORD will command the blessing upon you in your storehouses and in all that you undertake, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Berean Annotated Bible The LORD {YHWH} will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} will bless you in the land He is giving you. Christian Standard Bible The LORD will grant you a blessing on your barns and on everything you do; he will bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD will grant you a blessing on your storehouses and on everything you do; He will bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. American Standard Version Jehovah will command the blessing upon thee in thy barns, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto; and he will bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. Contemporary English Version The LORD your God is giving you the land, and he will make sure you are successful in everything you do. Your harvests will be so large that your storehouses will be full. English Revised Version The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy barns, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto: and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD will bless your barns and everything you do. The LORD your God will bless you in the land that he is giving you. Good News Translation "The LORD your God will bless your work and fill your barns with grain. He will bless you in the land that he is giving you. International Standard Version "The LORD will send blessings for you with regard to your barns and everything you undertake. Indeed, he will bless you in the land that the LORD your God is about to give you. NET Bible The LORD will decree blessing for you with respect to your barns and in everything you do--yes, he will bless you in the land he is giving you. New Heart English Bible The LORD will command the blessing on you in your storehouses, and in all that you put your hand to; and he will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy store-houses, and in all that thou settest thy hand to: and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. World English Bible Yahweh will command the blessing on you in your barns, and in all that you put your hand to. He will bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH commands the blessing with you in your storehouses, and in every putting forth of your hand, and has blessed you in the land which your God YHWH is giving to you. Berean Literal Bible YHWH will command with you the blessing in your barns and in every putting forth of your hand, and He will bless you in the land that YHWH your God is giving to you. Young's Literal Translation 'Jehovah commandeth with thee the blessing in thy storehouses, and in every putting forth of thy hand, and hath blessed thee in the land which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah will command with thee the blessing in thy store-houses, and in all the sending forth of thy hand; and he blessed thee in the land which Jehovah thy God gave to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord will send forth a blessing upon thy storehouses, and upon all the works of thy hands: and will bless thee in the land that thou shalt receive. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord will send forth a blessing upon your cellars, and upon all the works of your hands. And he will bless you in the land that you shall receive. New American Bible The LORD will affirm the blessing upon you, on your barns and on all your undertakings; he will bless you in the land that the LORD, your God, is giving you. New Revised Standard Version The LORD will command the blessing upon you in your barns, and in all that you undertake; he will bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD shall command blessings upon you in your storehouses, and in all that you put your hand to; and he shall bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH shall command blessing in your barns and in everything to which you reach your hand, and he shall bless you in the land that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD will command the blessing with thee in thy barns, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto; and He will bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord send upon thee his blessing in thy barns, and on all on which thou shalt put thine hand, in the land which the Lord thy God gives thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Obedience…7The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. 8The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. 9The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.… Cross References The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Psalm 133:3 It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore. Haggai 2:19 Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.” and on everything to which you put your hand; Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands! Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. the LORD your God will bless you Numbers 6:24-26 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Genesis 12:2-3 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.” Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. in the land He is giving you. 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.’” Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Ezekiel 36:28 Then you will live in the land that I gave your forefathers; you will be My people, and I will be your God. Leviticus 26:3-5 If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, / I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. / Your threshing will continue until the grape harvest, and the grape harvest will continue until sowing time; you will have your fill of food to eat and will dwell securely in your land. Malachi 3:10-12 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. / I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts. Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Genesis 39:3-5 When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. Treasury of Scripture The LORD shall command the blessing on you in your storehouses, and in all that you set your hand to; and he shall bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. command Leviticus 25:21 Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years. Psalm 42:8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 44:4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. storehouses. Leviticus 26:4,5,10 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit… 2 Kings 6:27 And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress? Psalm 144:13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: settest Deuteronomy 15:10 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. Jump to Previous Barns Bless Blessed Blessing Business Command Commandeth Hand Puttest Putting Settest Storehouses Store-Houses UndertakeJump to Next Barns Bless Blessed Blessing Business Command Commandeth Hand Puttest Putting Settest Storehouses Store-Houses UndertakeDeuteronomy 28 1. The blessings for obedience15. The curses for disobedience The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns This phrase emphasizes God's sovereign authority to command blessings. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, barns were essential for storing grain and other produce. A blessing on the barns signifies abundant harvests and prosperity. This promise reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's commandments results in material blessings. The concept of God decreeing blessings is seen throughout Scripture, such as in Genesis 12:2, where God promises to bless Abraham. and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises blessings to His people. 2. Israelites The recipients of God's covenant promises, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, delivering God's laws and promises to the people. 5. Barns Symbolic of storage and provision, representing the material blessings and prosperity promised by God. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BlessingGod is the ultimate source of all blessings. His command to bless is an expression of His sovereign will and covenant faithfulness. Obedience and Blessing The blessings are contingent upon obedience to God's commandments. This principle underscores the importance of living a life aligned with God's will. Material and Spiritual Prosperity While the verse speaks of material blessings, it also points to the broader spiritual prosperity that comes from a relationship with God. Faith in God's Provision Trusting in God's provision is crucial. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's promises and His ability to provide for all needs. Stewardship of God's Blessings With blessings comes responsibility. Believers are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to them, using it for His glory and the benefit of others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 28:8?2. How can we ensure God's blessings on our "barns" and "everything we do" today? 3. What does Deuteronomy 28:8 teach about God's role in our prosperity? 4. How does this verse connect with Philippians 4:19 about God's provision? 5. In what ways can we "obey the LORD" to receive His blessings? 6. How can we apply the promise of blessings in our daily work life? 7. How does Deuteronomy 28:8 reflect God's promise of prosperity and protection to the Israelites? 8. What historical evidence supports the blessings described in Deuteronomy 28:8? 9. How should modern believers interpret the promise of blessings in Deuteronomy 28:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 28? 11. What do Bible verses say about abundance? 12. What are the key themes in Deuteronomy? 13. What do Bible verses say about abundance? 14. How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts? What Does Deuteronomy 28:8 Mean The LORD will decree a blessing• “The LORD will decree a blessing” (Deuteronomy 28:8). The language of decree reminds us that when God speaks, realities follow (Genesis 1:3; Isaiah 55:11). • Blessing is not a vague wish; it is a divine command issued by the Sovereign. Like the priestly benediction, “The LORD bless you and keep you” (Numbers 6:24–26), this promise carries the full weight of heaven’s authority. on your barns • Barns represent stored provision—grain, oil, wine—everything harvested after faithful labor (Proverbs 3:9–10; Joel 2:24). • God pledges abundance so tangible it needs storage. The promise points to His heart as “Jehovah-Jireh,” the God who provides (Genesis 22:14). • While barns were Israel’s literal silos, the principle reaches modern readers: God can fill whatever “storehouse” we rely on—bank accounts, pantries, or resources kept for future need (Philippians 4:19). on everything to which you put your hand • Not just barns, but “everything” touched by daily work—fields plowed, sheep tended, businesses launched (Psalm 90:17; Deuteronomy 30:9). • This blessing links prosperity to diligent effort. God honors labor done under His lordship (Proverbs 14:23; Colossians 3:23–24). • The promise guards against compartmentalized faith: every task can become holy ground when performed in obedience. the LORD your God will bless you • Repetition underscores certainty: the covenant-keeping LORD (YHWH) commits Himself personally (Genesis 12:2–3; Deuteronomy 7:13). • Blessing flows from relationship. Israel’s obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1–2) triggered God’s pledged favor. Today, believers enjoy every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) while still trusting God for material needs (Matthew 6:33). in the land He is giving you • Location matters. The promise is tied to the land sworn to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 15:7; Deuteronomy 1:8). • Possession was a gift, not an achievement (Joshua 1:2–3). Prosperity within that gift showcased God’s faithfulness to the nations (Psalm 67:6–7). • For Christians, the principle points forward to our inheritance in Christ—both now (spiritual rest, Hebrews 4:9–10) and ultimately in the new heaven and earth (Revelation 21:1–4). summary Deuteronomy 28:8 guarantees that when God’s people walk in covenant obedience, He commands comprehensive blessing—stored provision, fruitful labor, personal favor, and security in the place He assigns. The same faithful God still delights to prosper those who trust and obey Him, showcasing His goodness to the world. (8) Thy storehouses.--The word is only found here and in Proverbs 3:9-10, "Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." There is the same kind of contrast here which has been already pointed out in Deuteronomy 28:5. The "gathering in" to the barn, and the "putting forth" of the hand--the income and the expenditure--are alike blessed. This contrast is clear in the Hebrew words employed.And he shall bless thee in the land.--Fixity of tenure in the Divine inheritance is promised here. Verse 8. - The effect of the blessing should be seen, not only in the supremacy of Israel over all opposition, but in the abundance of their possessions, in the success of their undertakings, and in the respect in which they should be held by all nations. Storehouses. The Hebrew word (אֲסָמִים), which occurs only here and in Proverbs 3:10, is properly thus rendered. It comes from a root which signifies to lay up.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will decree יְצַ֨ו (yə·ṣaw) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order a blessing הַבְּרָכָ֔ה (hab·bə·rā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity on your barns בַּאֲסָמֶ֕יךָ (ba·’ă·sā·me·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 618: A storehouse and on everything וּבְכֹ֖ל (ū·ḇə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every to which you put מִשְׁלַ֣ח (miš·laḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4916: A sending out, presentation, seizure your hand; יָדֶ֑ךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel 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 will bless you וּבֵ֣רַכְךָ֔ (ū·ḇê·raḵ·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in the land בָּאָ֕רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He is giving נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you. לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Deuteronomy 28:8 NIVDeuteronomy 28:8 NLT Deuteronomy 28:8 ESV Deuteronomy 28:8 NASB Deuteronomy 28:8 KJV Deuteronomy 28:8 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 28:8 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 28:8 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 28:8 French Bible Deuteronomy 28:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 28:8 Yahweh will command the blessing on you (Deut. 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