King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"If ADONAI your God expands your territory, as he swore to your ancestors that he would, and gives you all the land he promised to give to your ancestors -
Berean Standard Bible:
And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them,
American Standard Version:
And if Jehovah thy God enlarge thy border, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430} enlarge{H7337} thy coast{H1366}, as he hath sworn{H7650} unto thy fathers{H1}, and give{H5414} thee all the land{H776} which he promised{H1696} to give{H5414} unto thy fathers{H1};
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 15:18
- In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
Genesis 15:21
- And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
Deuteronomy 12:20
- When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.
Exodus 23:31
- And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
Exodus 34:24
- For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.
Genesis 28:14
- And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
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.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 19:8
Deuteronomy 19:8 is part of a larger section of the book that deals with various laws and statutes for the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The verse reflects several key themes and historical contexts:
1. **Promise of Land**: The verse reiterates the promise made to the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) that their descendants would inherit a specific land. This promise is a central theme throughout the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible), emphasizing God's faithfulness to His covenant.
2. **Divine Covenant**: The mention of an oath sworn to the fathers highlights the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. The land of Canaan is part of this covenant, with its fulfillment contingent upon the Israelites' obedience to God's laws.
3. **Historical Context**: Deuteronomy is set just before the Israelites cross the Jordan River to possess the land of Canaan. The book is presented as a series of speeches by Moses, summarizing the Law and reiterating the importance of loyalty to God as they prepare to enter and live in the Promised Land.
4. **Theological Significance**: The anticipated expansion of the Israelites' territory is seen as a direct result of God's intervention and blessing. It underscores the idea that God is sovereign over nations and their boundaries.
5. **Conditional Blessing**: Although the promise is sure, the fulfillment is conditional. The phrase "as he hath sworn unto thy fathers" implies that the inheritance of the land is tied to the ancestors' and the current generation's adherence to the covenant.
6. **Territorial Blessing**: The enlargement of the coasts or borders is a metaphor for prosperity and success, which in the ancient world was often associated with the extent of one's land holdings.
In summary, Deuteronomy 19:8 encapsulates the themes of divine promise, covenant faithfulness, historical anticipation of entering the Promised Land, and the conditional nature of God's blessings, which are tied to obedience to His commandments.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
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: H7337
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָחַב
Transliteration: râchab
Pronunciation: raw-khab'
Description: a primitive root; to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative); be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide. - Strong's Number: H1366
There are 196 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גְּבוּל
Transliteration: gᵉbûwl
Pronunciation: gheb-ool'
Description: or גְּבֻל; (shortened) from גָּבַל; properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed; border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. - Strong's Number: H7650
There are 175 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַע
Transliteration: shâbaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-bah'
Description: a primitive root; properly to be complete, but used only as a denominative from שֶׁבַע; to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times); adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for שָׂבַע), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - 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.