deuteronomy-8:6-14,-proverbs-14:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10

When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God. "From this place the Jews have made it a general rule, or, as they call it, an affirmative precept, that every one bless God at their meals, that is, give him thanks for his benefits; for he blesses us when he bestows good things on us, and we bless him when we thankfully acknowledge his goodness therein" (Patrick). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10

The blessing of a thankful spirit. I. A THANKFUL SPIRIT CONSERVES THE BLESSINGS OF THE FAST . It goes back on God's dealings with it. It keeps alive the memory of his goodness. It delights in counting over the blessings it has received ( Psalms 40:5 ). In it the fountain of gratitude can never get frozen up, for the springs are daily flowing from a warm heart ( Psalms 103:1-4 ). II. A THANKFUL SPIRIT ENABLES US TO USE ARIGHT THE BLESSINGS OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10-19

The dangers of wealth. I. WEALTH IS DANGEROUS WITHOUT THE PREVIOUS TRAINING OF ADVERSITY . Those who, cradled in the lap of luxury, have never known struggle and difficulty are rarely persons of meek, humble, chastened dispositions. As rarely are those whose schemes have been so uniformly prosperous as to give color to the thought, "My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth." The former class lack moral fiber, are seldom competent to grapple with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:11-14

Wealth is apt to engender in the possessor of it a spirit of self-gratulation and pride, and abundance of good things to induce men to be luxurious, "to trust in uncertain riches," and to be forgetful of the bounteous hand from which all that they enjoy has come. Against this the people are hero cautioned and warned. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:11-18

(See Homiletics: Deuteronomy 6:10-19 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 8:7-9

See Exodus 3:8 note, and the contrast expressed in Deuteronomy 11:10-11, between Palestine and Egypt.The physical characteristics and advantages of a country like Palestine must have been quite strange to Israel at the time Moses was speaking: compare Deuteronomy 3:25 note. To have praised the fertility and excellence of the promised land at an earlier period would have increased the murmurings and impatience of the people at being detained in the wilderness: whereas now it encouraged them to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:7-9

Deuteronomy 8:7-9. Depths Deep wells, or springs, or lakes, which were numerous and large. Whose stones are iron Where iron mines are as plentiful as quarries of stone are in other places. Thou mayest dig brass That is, copper, of which brass is made. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:10

Deuteronomy 8:10. Bless the Lord Solemnly praise him for thy food; which is a debt both of gratitude and justice, because it is from his providence and favour that thou receivest both thy food and refreshment, and strength by it. The more unworthy and absurd is that too common profaneness of them, who, professing to believe in God, from whom all their comforts come, grudge to own him at their meals, either by desiring his blessing before them, or by offering due praise to God after them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:14

Deuteronomy 8:14. Lifted up As if thou didst receive and enjoy these things, either by thy own wisdom, and valour, and industry, or by thy own merit. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:1-20

The promised land (7:1-8:20)Israel’s responsibility was to destroy the people of Canaan along with everything connected with their religion, so that nothing would remain in the land that might corrupt God’s people (7:1-5). Israel’s favoured place as God’s chosen people was not an excuse for them to do as they liked, but a reason for them to avoid corruption and be holy. If they were disobedient, they would surely be punished (6-11). But if they were obedient, they would enjoy the blessings of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:11-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 8:7-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:7-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 8:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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