Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. New Living Translation “But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the LORD your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today. English Standard Version “Take care lest you forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statutes, which I command you today, Berean Standard Bible Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. Berean Literal Bible Take heed to it that you do not forget YHWH your God, by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes, which I command you today— King James Bible Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: New King James Version “Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes which I command you today, New American Standard Bible “Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments, His ordinances, and His statutes which I am commanding you today; NASB 1995 “Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am commanding you today; NASB 1977 “Beware lest you forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am commanding you today; Legacy Standard Bible “Beware lest you forget Yahweh your God by not keeping His commandments and His judgments and His statutes which I am commanding you today; Amplified Bible “Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and His judgments (precepts) and His statutes which I am commanding you today; Berean Annotated Bible Be careful not to forget the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. Christian Standard Bible “Be careful that you don’t forget the LORD your God by failing to keep his commands, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be careful that you don’t forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His command—the ordinances and statutes—I am giving you today. American Standard Version Beware lest thou forget Jehovah thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: Contemporary English Version Make sure that you never forget the LORD or disobey his laws and teachings that I am giving you today. If you always obey them, English Revised Version Beware lest thou forget the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: GOD'S WORD® Translation Be careful that you don't forget the LORD your God. Don't fail to obey his commands, rules, and laws that I'm giving you today. Good News Translation "Make certain that you do not forget the LORD your God; do not fail to obey any of his laws that I am giving you today. International Standard Version Be careful! Otherwise, you will forget the LORD your God by failing to keep his commands, ordinances, and statutes that I'm commanding you this day. NET Bible Be sure you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today. New Heart English Bible Beware lest you forget the LORD your God, in not keeping his commandments, and his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command you this day: Webster's Bible Translation Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. World English Bible Beware lest you forget Yahweh your God, in not keeping his commandments, his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command you today; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTake heed to yourself lest you forget your God YHWH so as not to keep His commands, and His judgments, and His statutes which I am commanding you today; Berean Literal Bible Take heed to it that you do not forget YHWH your God, by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes, which I command you today— Young's Literal Translation 'Take heed to thyself, lest thou forget Jehovah thy God so as not to keep His commands, and His judgments, and His statutes which I am commanding thee to-day; Smith's Literal Translation Watch to thyself lest thou shalt forget Jehovah thy God, not watching his commands and his judgments and his laws which I command thee this day: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTake heed, and beware lest at any time thou forget the Lord thy God, and neglect his commandments and judgments and ceremonies, which I command thee this day: Catholic Public Domain Version Be observant and cautious, lest at sometime you may forget the Lord your God, and neglect his commandments, as well as the judgments and ceremonies, which I instruct to you this day. New American Bible Be careful not to forget the LORD, your God, by failing to keep his commandments and ordinances and statutes which I enjoin on you today: New Revised Standard Version Take care that you do not forget the LORD your God, by failing to keep his commandments, his ordinances, and his statutes, which I am commanding you today. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake heed, lest you forget the LORD your God, in not keeping his commandments and his judgments and his statutes, which I command you this day; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pay attention to yourselves lest you forget LORD JEHOVAH your God, but keep his commandments and his judgments and his laws that I command you today: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Beware lest thou forget the LORD thy God, in not keeping His commandments, and His ordinances, and His statutes, which I command thee this day; Brenton Septuagint Translation Take heed to thyself that thou forget not the Lord thy God, so as not to keep his commands, and his judgments, and ordinances, which I command thee this day: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Remember the LORD Your God…10When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. 11Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. 12Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell,… Cross References Be careful not to forget the LORD your God Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Psalm 106:21 They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, Hosea 13:6 When they had pasture, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, their hearts became proud, and as a result they forgot Me. by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Leviticus 18:4-5 You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. / Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD. Psalm 119:4 You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. which I am giving you this day. Deuteronomy 5:1 Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 11:32 be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today. Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. Proverbs 30:8-9 Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. / Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God. Jeremiah 2:32 Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number. Isaiah 17:10 For you have forgotten the God of your salvation and failed to remember the Rock of your refuge. Therefore, though you cultivate delightful plots and set out cuttings from exotic vines— 2 Kings 17:38-39 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, / but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. Psalm 78:11 They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. Judges 3:7 So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. Treasury of Scripture Beware that you forget not the LORD your God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command you this day: Psalm 106:21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; Proverbs 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Proverbs 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. Jump to Previous Beware Care Careful Command Commanding Commandments Commands Decisions Decrees Heed Judgments Keeping Observe Orders Ordinances Statutes Today To-Day TurnedJump to Next Beware Care Careful Command Commanding Commandments Commands Decisions Decrees Heed Judgments Keeping Observe Orders Ordinances Statutes Today To-Day TurnedDeuteronomy 8 1. An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.Be careful not to forget the LORD your God This phrase serves as a warning to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and gratitude. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Forgetting God often leads to idolatry and disobedience, as seen in the history of Israel (Judges 3:7). The call to remember is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, highlighting the covenant relationship between God and His people. by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes which I am giving you this day Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's message to the people. He is reminding them of their covenant with God and the importance of obedience. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. They are being warned to remember God's commandments as they transition from the wilderness to a land of abundance. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents a place of blessing and fulfillment of God's promises. 4. The Wilderness The period of 40 years where the Israelites wandered as a result of their disobedience. It serves as a backdrop for the lessons of reliance on God. 5. The Covenant The agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes the commandments, ordinances, and statutes that they are to follow. Teaching Points Remembering God in ProsperityProsperity can lead to spiritual complacency. We must actively remember and honor God in times of abundance. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commandments is a demonstration of our love and commitment to Him. It is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship with God. Guarding Against Forgetfulness Spiritual forgetfulness can lead to disobedience. Regular study and meditation on God's Word help keep His commandments at the forefront of our lives. The Role of Gratitude Gratitude for God's past provisions and guidance helps us remain humble and dependent on Him, preventing pride and self-reliance. The Consequences of Disobedience Ignoring God's commandments can lead to spiritual and physical consequences. Reflecting on past experiences can remind us of the importance of staying faithful. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 8:11?2. How can we ensure we do not "forget the LORD" in our daily lives? 3. What practices help us remember God's commandments from Deuteronomy 8:11? 4. How does Deuteronomy 8:11 connect with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 4:4? 5. Why is it important to "keep His commandments" in today's world? 6. How can we teach future generations to remember God’s commands from Deuteronomy 8:11? 7. What does Deuteronomy 8:11 warn against, and why is it significant for believers today? 8. How does Deuteronomy 8:11 relate to the concept of remembering God in prosperity? 9. Why is the warning in Deuteronomy 8:11 relevant in a modern context? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8? 11. How do the Old and New Covenants differ? 12. Deuteronomy 11 repeatedly references miracles and direct divine intervention; how do we address the absence of clear historical corroboration for these events? 13. What does "forget not His benefits" mean? 14. Why did Jeshurun grow fat and forsake God? What Does Deuteronomy 8:11 Mean Be careful• The opening command, “Be careful,” highlights vigilant, ongoing attention. • Scripture often pairs blessing with watchfulness: Deuteronomy 4:9 warns, “Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen.” • 1 Corinthians 10:12 echoes the same call: “So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.” • God’s people are never to drift into autopilot; spiritual alertness protects heart and mind from subtle compromise (Proverbs 4:23). Not to forget the LORD your God • Forgetting is more than mental lapse; it is practical neglect. Judges 2:10 describes a generation that “did not know the LORD or the works that He had done,” leading to idolatry. • Psalm 103:2 urges, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds,” tying memory to worship. • Forgetfulness breeds self-reliance; remembrance fuels gratitude and obedience (Luke 17:15-18). By failing to keep • The verse identifies the pathway to forgetfulness: disobedience. • John 14:15 makes the link explicit: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • James 1:22 warns against hearing without doing, equating non-action with self-deception. • Obedience is not legalism; it is love expressed in tangible choices (1 John 5:3). His commandments and ordinances and statutes • “Commandments” (general directives), “ordinances” (judicial decisions), and “statutes” (detailed regulations) cover every facet of life. • Psalm 19:7-9 celebrates this comprehensive law: “The law of the LORD is perfect… the statutes of the LORD are trustworthy…” • God’s word governs worship (Exodus 20:3-11), relationships (Leviticus 19:18), and daily ethics (Deuteronomy 24:14-15). • Total submission, not selective obedience, preserves covenant faithfulness (Matthew 28:20). Which I am giving you this day • The immediacy—“this day”—presses Israel to respond now, not later. • Deuteronomy 30:11 affirms, “What I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you…” • Fresh obedience each day keeps the heart soft (Hebrews 3:12-13) and guards against the illusion that yesterday’s faithfulness is enough (Lamentations 3:22-23). • God’s commands are gifts, not burdens; they reveal His character and secure His blessings (Psalm 119:93). summary Deuteronomy 8:11 calls for constant vigilance, active remembrance, and comprehensive obedience. Forgetting the LORD begins when His commands slip from daily practice. By treasuring and living out every word He sets before us—today—we remain anchored in gratitude, protected from pride, and positioned to enjoy His covenant blessings. (11) Beware that.--From Deuteronomy 8:11 to Deuteronomy 8:18 inclusive is one long sentence in the Hebrew, and may be taken thus: "Take heed to thyself lest thou forget Jehovah thy God (so that thou keep not, &c.); lest thou eat and be satisfied (while thou buildest, &c.); and thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget Jehovah (thy deliverer, thy leader, thy sustainer), and say in thine heart, My power, &c.; and (take heed) that thou remember Jehovah thy God, that it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth," &c. The caution is prophetic, as may be seen by the following examples:--"When Rehoboam had . . . strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him" (2Chronicles 12:1). "But when he (Uzziah) was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction" (2Chronicles 26:16). "Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up" (2Chronicles 32:25). . . . Verses 11-14. - Wealth is apt to engender in the possessor of it a spirit of self-gratulation and pride, and abundance of good things to induce men to be luxurious, "to trust in uncertain riches," and to be forgetful of the bounteous hand from which all that they enjoy has come. Against this the people are here cautioned and warned.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be carefulהִשָּׁ֣מֶר (hiš·šā·mer) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to not פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest to forget תִּשְׁכַּ֖ח (tiš·kaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative by failing לְבִלְתִּ֨י (lə·ḇil·tî) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until to keep שְׁמֹ֤ר (šə·mōr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to His commandments מִצְוֺתָיו֙ (miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment and ordinances וּמִשְׁפָּטָ֣יו (ū·miš·pā·ṭāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and statutes, וְחֻקֹּתָ֔יו (wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute which אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am giving you מְצַוְּךָ֖ (mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order this day. הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Deuteronomy 8:11 NIVDeuteronomy 8:11 NLT Deuteronomy 8:11 ESV Deuteronomy 8:11 NASB Deuteronomy 8:11 KJV Deuteronomy 8:11 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 8:11 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 8:11 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 8:11 French Bible Deuteronomy 8:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 8:11 Beware lest you forget Yahweh your God (Deut. 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