Deuteronomy 1:11
(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֞ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֞ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
1 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
2 of 13
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
אֲבֽוֹתֵכֶ֗ם
of your fathers
H1
אֲבֽוֹתֵכֶ֗ם
of your fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
3 of 13
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
יֹסֵ֧ף
so many more as
H3254
יֹסֵ֧ף
so many more as
Strong's:
H3254
Word #:
4 of 13
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
עֲלֵיכֶ֛ם
H5921
עֲלֵיכֶ֛ם
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֶ֣לֶף
make you a thousand
H505
אֶ֣לֶף
make you a thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
7 of 13
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
פְּעָמִ֑ים
times
H6471
פְּעָמִ֑ים
times
Strong's:
H6471
Word #:
8 of 13
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
וִֽיבָרֵ֣ךְ
ye are and bless
H1288
וִֽיבָרֵ֣ךְ
ye are and bless
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
9 of 13
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Psalms 115:14The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.Genesis 22:17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;Genesis 26:4And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;Numbers 6:27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.Genesis 49:25Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:2 Samuel 24:3And Joab said unto the king, Now the LORD thy God add unto the people, how many soever they be, an hundredfold, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why doth my lord the king delight in this thing?Exodus 32:13Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.Genesis 15:5And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.Numbers 22:12And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.1 Chronicles 21:3And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?
Historical Context
This prayer came near the end of Moses' 120-year life, showing that faithfulness to the end includes blessing the next generation. Moses' intercession echoes his role as mediator throughout the wilderness journey, consistently standing between God and the people.
Questions for Reflection
- How are you investing in and praying for the next generation?
- What prayers are you praying based on God's promises rather than your preferences?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses' prayer for continued multiplication 'a thousand times' and blessing reveals the heart of intercessory leadership. Despite knowing he wouldn't enter Canaan himself, Moses earnestly desired God's continued favor on the next generation. The phrase 'as he hath promised you' anchors the request in God's character—not presumption but faith in God's revealed will. This models selfless prayer that seeks God's glory beyond personal benefit.