Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, New Living Translation and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else, be careful! English Standard Version and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all that you have is multiplied, Berean Standard Bible and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, Berean Literal Bible and your herd and your flock multiply, and your silver and your gold multiply to you, and all that is to you is multiplied; King James Bible And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; New King James Version and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold are multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; New American Standard Bible and when your herds and your flocks increase, and your silver and gold increase, and everything that you have increases, NASB 1995 and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and gold multiply, and all that you have multiplies, NASB 1977 and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and gold multiply, and all that you have multiplies, Legacy Standard Bible and your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and gold multiply, and all that you have multiplies, Amplified Bible and when your herds and flocks multiply, and your silver and gold multiply, and all that you have increases, Berean Annotated Bible and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, Christian Standard Bible and your herds and flocks grow large, and your silver and gold multiply, and everything else you have increases, Holman Christian Standard Bible and your herds and flocks grow large, and your silver and gold multiply, and everything else you have increases, American Standard Version and when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; Contemporary English Version You will get more and more cattle, sheep, silver, gold, and other possessions. English Revised Version and when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; GOD'S WORD® Translation Your herds and flocks, silver and gold, and everything else you have will increase. Good News Translation and when your cattle and sheep, your silver and gold, and all your other possessions have increased, International Standard Version when your cattle and oxen multiply, when your silver and gold increase, NET Bible when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything, New Heart English Bible and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; Webster's Bible Translation And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold are increased, and all that thou hast is increased; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, World English Bible and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand your herd and your flock are multiplied, and silver and gold are multiplied to you, and all that is yours is multiplied, Berean Literal Bible and your herd and your flock multiply, and your silver and your gold multiply to you, and all that is to you is multiplied; Young's Literal Translation and thy herd and thy flock be multiplied, and silver and gold be multiplied to thee; and all that is thine be multiplied: Smith's Literal Translation And thy cattle and thy sheep shall multiply, and thy silver and thy gold shall multiply to thee, and all which is in thee shall multiply; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd shalt have herds of oxen and flocks of sheep, and plenty of gold and of silver, and of all things, Catholic Public Domain Version and have obtained herds of oxen, and flocks of sheep, and a plentitude of gold and silver and all things, New American Bible and your herds and flocks have increased, your silver and gold has increased, and all your property has increased, New Revised Standard Version and when your herds and flocks have multiplied, and your silver and gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when your flocks and herds multiply, and your silver and gold are multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your sheep and your oxen will be multiplied and silver and gold will be multiplied to you and all that you have will be multiplied; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; Brenton Septuagint Translation and thy oxen and thy sheep are multiplied to thee, and thy silver and thy gold are multiplied to thee, and all thy possessions are multiplied to thee, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Remember the LORD Your God…12Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, 13and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, 14then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.… Cross References when your herds and flocks grow large Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Genesis 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. Job 1:3 and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. and your silver and gold increase Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. and all that you have is multiplied, Deuteronomy 30:9 So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, as He delighted in that of your fathers, Deuteronomy 28:11 The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. Genesis 26:13 and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. 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. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Luke 12:15-21 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ … James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 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. Psalm 62:10 Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. Treasury of Scripture And when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; Genesis 13:1-5 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south… Job 1:3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. Jump to Previous Herd Herds Increase Increased Large Multiplied Multiplies Multiply Silver Sort Stores WealthJump to Next Herd Herds Increase Increased Large Multiplied Multiplies Multiply Silver Sort Stores WealthDeuteronomy 8 1. An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.and when your herds and flocks grow large In ancient Israel, wealth was often measured by the size of one's herds and flocks. Livestock was a primary source of sustenance, providing meat, milk, and wool, and was also used in religious sacrifices. The growth of herds and flocks signifies God's blessing and provision. This phrase reflects the agrarian society of the Israelites, where prosperity was directly linked to agricultural success. The increase in livestock can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, such as Abraham, who was blessed with abundant flocks (Genesis 13:2). It also serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to blessing. and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's message to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the message, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, a place of abundance promised to the descendants of Abraham. 4. Wilderness Journey The context of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan, a time of testing and reliance on God. 5. Covenant The agreement between God and Israel, emphasizing obedience and blessings. Teaching Points Recognize God's ProvisionAcknowledge that all blessings and prosperity come from God, not from our own efforts. Guard Against Pride Be vigilant against the pride that can accompany wealth and success, leading to a forgetfulness of God. Practice Generosity Use the resources God has given to bless others and further His kingdom. Cultivate Contentment Learn to be content in all circumstances, understanding that true satisfaction comes from God, not material wealth. Maintain a Heart of Gratitude Regularly thank God for His blessings, fostering a spirit of gratitude that keeps us humble and reliant on Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 8:13?2. How does Deuteronomy 8:13 warn against pride in material abundance? 3. What role does gratitude play in managing wealth according to Deuteronomy 8:13? 4. How can Deuteronomy 8:13 guide Christians in prioritizing God over possessions? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 8:13 with Matthew 6:19-21 on storing treasures in heaven. 6. How can believers apply Deuteronomy 8:13 to maintain humility in prosperity? 7. How does Deuteronomy 8:13 relate to the dangers of material wealth in faith? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Deuteronomy 8:13? 9. How does Deuteronomy 8:13 challenge modern views on prosperity and success? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8? 11. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 12. Is being wealthy considered sinful? 13. Numbers 32:1-5: How could the tribes of Reuben and Gad realistically sustain such large herds in a desert environment with limited resources? 14. Numbers 7:1-3: How could the Israelites, while wandering in the wilderness, assemble such large quantities of metals and animals for offerings? What Does Deuteronomy 8:13 Mean When your herds and flocks grow largeDeuteronomy 8:13 opens with a picture of livestock flourishing. In an agrarian culture, this was the clearest sign of tangible blessing. • Livestock growth was a direct fulfillment of covenant promises (Deuteronomy 7:13), just as God had enlarged Isaac’s herds in the Negev (Genesis 26:12-14). • A large herd testified to the Owner-Shepherd relationship Israel enjoyed with the LORD (Psalm 23:1). • The verse assumes literal, measurable increase; it is not poetic imagery, but a concrete marker of how God keeps His word. • Moses’ warning lies beneath the surface: abundance can dull spiritual sensitivity. Proverbs 27:23-24 urges careful oversight because “riches do not endure forever.” In short, multiplied animals were both evidence of divine favor and an early test of fidelity—would Israel remember the Giver when the corrals overflowed? And your silver and gold increase The focus shifts from pastoral wealth to monetary wealth. • Abraham was “very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold” (Genesis 13:2), showing that God can entrust His people with precious metals without condemning the wealth itself. • Proverbs 10:22 underscores the source: “The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow with it.” • Yet Psalm 62:10 warns, “If wealth increases, do not set your heart on it,” and 1 Timothy 6:17 echoes the same concern centuries later. • By naming silver and gold, Moses addresses every future Israelite merchant, reminding them that the prosperity of commerce comes only “by His power” (Deuteronomy 8:18). The point: prosperity is legitimate and even expected under God’s covenant, but it carries the obligation to keep the heart humble. And all that you have is multiplied The third clause gathers every blessing under one sweeping statement. • The scope is total—houses (Deuteronomy 8:12), crops (Deuteronomy 11:14-15), family size, reputations, influence. Nothing lies outside God’s multiplying hand. • Malachi 3:10 later repeats the promise of “overflowing blessing” for covenant faithfulness. • Jesus reaffirms the principle: “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-21), implying that earthly multiplication must be stewarded toward eternal ends. • Luke 12:15 sounds the same alarm Moses gives: “Beware of every form of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Thus, the phrase teaches that God’s covenant generosity is comprehensive while pressing His people to comprehensive gratitude. summary Deuteronomy 8:13 foretells literal, wide-ranging prosperity—livestock, currency, and every other asset. Each increase is (1) evidence of God’s covenant faithfulness, (2) an invitation to thankful stewardship, and (3) a warning against prideful forgetfulness. The verse calls believers in every age to recognize abundance as God’s gift, guard the heart from self-reliance, and use prosperity to honor the One who multiplied it. Hebrew and when your herdsוּבְקָֽרְךָ֤ (ū·ḇə·qā·rə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd and flocks וְצֹֽאנְךָ֙ (wə·ṣō·nə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock grow large, יִרְבְּיֻ֔ן (yir·bə·yun) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great and your silver וְכֶ֥סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money and gold וְזָהָ֖ב (wə·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky are multiplied, יִרְבֶּה־ (yir·beh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great and all וְכֹ֥ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you have אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that increases, יִרְבֶּֽה׃ (yir·beh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links Deuteronomy 8:13 NIVDeuteronomy 8:13 NLT Deuteronomy 8:13 ESV Deuteronomy 8:13 NASB Deuteronomy 8:13 KJV Deuteronomy 8:13 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 8:13 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 8:13 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 8:13 French Bible Deuteronomy 8:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 8:13 And when your herds and your flocks (Deut. 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