Deuteronomy 11:27

A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day:

A blessing {H1293}, if ye obey {H8085} the commandments {H4687} of the LORD {H3068} your God {H430}, which I command {H6680} you this day {H3117}:

the blessing, if you listen to the mitzvot of ADONAI your God that I am giving you today;

a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today,

the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah your God, which I command you this day;

Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:27 KJV speaks powerfully about the direct connection between obedience to God's commands and receiving divine blessing. This verse is part of Moses' final address to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, setting forth the covenant conditions.

Context

This verse is found within a larger section of Deuteronomy (chapters 11-26) where Moses outlines the laws and stipulations of the covenant God made with Israel. Immediately following this verse, Moses presents the stark contrast: a curse for disobedience (Deuteronomy 11:28). The entire chapter emphasizes the importance of loving God, keeping His commandments, and teaching them diligently to the next generation. This section culminates in the command to set up monuments on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal to pronounce the blessings and curses publicly upon entering the land (Deuteronomy 27:11-13).

Key Themes

  • Conditional Blessing: The verse clearly states that blessing is dependent upon obedience. It is not automatic but a direct result of following God's instructions.
  • Obedience: Emphasizes the necessity of actively obeying the commandments.
  • God's Authority: Highlights that the commandments come directly from the LORD God, commanded by Moses on that day as His messenger.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "obey" here is shama, which means more than just hearing; it implies hearing and doing, listening attentively and acting accordingly. The word for "commandments" is mitzvot, referring to the specific instructions and laws given by God.

Significance and Application

Deuteronomy 11:27 encapsulates a core principle found throughout scripture: God rewards obedience. While the New Covenant emphasizes grace through faith in Jesus Christ, the principle that love for God is expressed through obedience remains vital (John 14:15). For believers today, spiritual blessings and a deeper relationship with God often flow from a life lived in accordance with His will as revealed in the Bible, empowered by the Holy Spirit. This verse serves as a reminder that choosing to follow God's ways leads to a life marked by His favor.

See also Leviticus 26:3-13 for a detailed list of covenant blessings associated with obedience in the Old Testament.

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 1:19 (132 votes)

    If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

  • Deuteronomy 28:1 (113 votes)

    ¶ And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

  • Deuteronomy 28:14 (113 votes)

    And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, [to] the right hand, or [to] the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

  • Isaiah 3:10 (90 votes)

    Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

  • Luke 11:28 (74 votes)

    But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  • Leviticus 26:3 (70 votes)

    If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

  • Leviticus 26:13 (70 votes)

    I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.