Deuteronomy 28:9

The Blessings of Obedience · Deuteronomy 28:1–14
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Translations

Modern
The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.
Traditional
The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.
Literal
YHWH will establish you to Himself as a holy people, as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of YHWH your God and walk in His ways.
Latin
Suscitabit te Dominus sibi in populum sanctum, sicut juravit tibi: si custodieris mandata Domini Dei tui, et ambulaveris in viis ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.

Notes

This section explains the conditions for receiving the covenant blessing, the types of blessings, and the curses that will occur if people ignore or disobey these rules (28:1–14; 28:15–68).

Parallels

Leviticus 25:18–22

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Proverbs, Book of Reward

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Responsive Blessings of the Law God: Love of, Exemplified God: Providence of Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience to God: Blessedness of Obedience: Enjoined Rebellion Against God: Promises to Those Who Avoid Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Walking with God in his Ways