Deuteronomy 7:13

And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

And he will love {H157} thee, and bless {H1288} thee, and multiply {H7235} thee: he will also bless {H1288} the fruit {H6529} of thy womb {H990}, and the fruit {H6529} of thy land {H127}, thy corn {H1715}, and thy wine {H8492}, and thine oil {H3323}, the increase {H7698} of thy kine {H504}, and the flocks {H6251} of thy sheep {H6629}, in the land {H127} which he sware {H7650} unto thy fathers {H1} to give {H5414} thee.

He will love you, bless you and increase your numbers; he will also bless the fruit of your body and the fruit of your ground - your grain, wine, olive oil and the young of your cattle and sheep - in the land he swore to your ancestors that he would give you.

He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you.

and he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee; he will also bless the fruit of thy body and the fruit of thy ground, thy grain and thy new wine and thine oil, the increase of thy cattle and the young of thy flock, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

Commentary

Deuteronomy 7:13 is a powerful declaration of God's promised blessings to the nation of Israel, contingent upon their obedience to His covenant. This verse beautifully illustrates the comprehensive nature of divine favor, touching every aspect of life from family to sustenance.

Context of Deuteronomy 7:13

This verse is part of Moses' farewell discourse to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 7 emphasizes God's choice of Israel, not because of their greatness, but because of His love and faithfulness to the oath He swore to their fathers. The preceding verse, Deuteronomy 7:12, establishes the conditional nature of these blessings: "Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers." The chapter warns against intermarriage with the inhabitants of the land and idolatry, highlighting the purity of worship required for these blessings to manifest.

Key Themes in Deuteronomy 7:13

  • God's Unconditional Love and Initiating Grace: The verse begins with "And he will love thee," underscoring that God's desire to bless stems from His inherent character of love, which predates any human action.
  • Covenant Blessings: This verse details the tangible manifestations of God's covenant with Israel, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob concerning their descendants and the land.
  • Comprehensive Prosperity and Fruitfulness: The blessings extend to every vital area of life:
    • Family: "the fruit of thy womb" refers to children, ensuring the continuation and growth of the nation.
    • Agriculture: "the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil" speaks to bountiful harvests, essential for their sustenance and wealth in an agrarian society.
    • Livestock: "the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep" signifies prosperity in their herds, another crucial economic indicator.
  • Fulfillment of the Land Promise: The phrase "in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee" connects these blessings directly to the inheritance of the Promised Land, a central theme throughout the Pentateuch.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "bless" is barakh (בָּרַךְ), which carries the rich meaning of imparting divine favor, prosperity, and abundance. When God barakhs, He bestows His goodness and power to enable fruitfulness and success. The term "multiply" (rabah, רָבָה) signifies increase in number, quantity, and influence, echoing the promises made to the patriarchs that their descendants would be as numerous as the stars or the sand.

Practical Application for Today

While the specific promises of Deuteronomy 7:13 were given to ancient Israel under the Old Covenant, the underlying principles resonate deeply for believers today.

  • God's Desire to Bless: This verse reminds us of God's benevolent character and His desire to see His people thrive. His love remains the foundation of His interaction with humanity.
  • The Principle of Obedience: Though we are not under the Mosaic Law for salvation, the New Testament still teaches that obedience to God's commands (rooted in love, as exemplified in John 14:15) often brings spiritual and sometimes tangible blessings.
  • Trust in God's Provision: Believers can trust that God provides for their needs, whether it's spiritual fruitfulness, wisdom, or daily sustenance, as they seek His kingdom first (Matthew 6:33).
  • Holistic Well-being: God's blessings often encompass our entire lives—our families, our work, and our resources, encouraging us to see His hand in all aspects of our well-being.
Deuteronomy 7:13 ultimately points to a God who delights in showering His people with good gifts when they walk in alignment with His will.

Note: Commentary was generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

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Cross-References

  • John 14:21

    He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

  • John 15:10

    If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

  • Deuteronomy 28:3

    Blessed [shalt] thou [be] in the city, and blessed [shalt] thou [be] in the field.

  • Deuteronomy 28:5

    Blessed [shall be] thy basket and thy store.

  • Exodus 23:25

    And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

  • John 16:27

    For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

  • Job 42:12

    So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
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