King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yes, ADONAI your God will bless you, as he promised you - you will lend money to many nations without having to borrow, and you will rule over many nations without their ruling over you.
Berean Standard Bible:
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.
American Standard Version:
For Jehovah thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430} blesseth{H1288} thee, as he promised{H1696} thee: and thou shalt lend{H5670} unto many{H7227} nations{H1471}, but thou shalt not borrow{H5670}; and thou shalt reign{H4910} over many{H7227} nations{H1471}, but they shall not reign{H4910} over thee.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 28:12
- The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Deuteronomy 28:13
- And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:
Luke 6:35
- But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
1 Kings 4:21
- And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Proverbs 22:7
- ¶ The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.
Ezra 4:20
- There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all [countries] beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Psalms 37:21
- ¶ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 15:6
Deuteronomy 15:6 is part of the Old Testament, specifically the fifth book of the Torah, which contains Moses' speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and their wanderings in the wilderness. The book of Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's laws, the centrality of the covenant between God and Israel, and the blessings that come from faithfulness to that covenant.
The verse itself speaks to the economic and political fortunes of the Israelites. It promises that if the Israelites remain faithful to God, they will be blessed with prosperity to such an extent that they will become creditors to other nations, rather than debtors. This is both a literal promise of economic prosperity and a metaphor for the nation's overall well-being and influence. Furthermore, the verse predicts that Israel will hold a position of dominance over other nations, indicating sovereignty and power, rather than being subject to foreign rule.
Historically, this promise would have been particularly poignant for the Israelites, who had experienced periods of foreign domination, including slavery in Egypt and, later, exile in Babylon. The assurance that they would not only be free but also lend and reign over other nations would have been a powerful message of hope and national aspiration.
In summary, Deuteronomy 15:6 encapsulates the themes of divine blessing for obedience, economic prosperity, and national autonomy and supremacy within the context of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It reflects the hope for a future where Israel would not only be liberated from the oppression of other nations but would also achieve a status of lending and ruling over them, a stark contrast to their past experiences.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H5670
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָבַט
Transliteration: ʻâbaṭ
Pronunciation: aw-bat'
Description: a primitive root; to pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to entangle; borrow, break (ranks), fetch (a pledge), lend, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H7227
There are 439 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַב
Transliteration: rab
Pronunciation: rab
Description: by contracted from רָבַב; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality); (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). - Strong's Number: H1471
There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוֹי
Transliteration: gôwy
Pronunciation: go'-ee
Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H4910
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשַׁל
Transliteration: mâshal
Pronunciation: maw-shal'
Description: a primitive root; to rule; (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power.