Deuteronomy 30:9
And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:
Original Language Analysis
וְהוֹתִֽירְךָ֩
will make thee plenteous
H3498
וְהוֹתִֽירְךָ֩
will make thee plenteous
Strong's:
H3498
Word #:
1 of 23
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
יְהוָ֗ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 23
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
בְּכֹ֣ל׀
H3605
בְּכֹ֣ל׀
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
in every work
H4639
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
in every work
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
5 of 23
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
יָדֶ֗ךָ
of thine hand
H3027
יָדֶ֗ךָ
of thine hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
6 of 23
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
בִטְנְךָ֜
of thy body
H990
בִטְנְךָ֜
of thy body
Strong's:
H990
Word #:
8 of 23
the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
בְהֶמְתְּךָ֛
of thy cattle
H929
בְהֶמְתְּךָ֛
of thy cattle
Strong's:
H929
Word #:
10 of 23
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
לְט֔וֹב
for good
H2896
לְט֔וֹב
for good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
13 of 23
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כִּ֣י׀
H3588
כִּ֣י׀
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
14 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יָשׁ֣וּב
will again
H7725
יָשׁ֣וּב
will again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
15 of 23
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
יְהוָ֗ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
16 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עָלֶ֙יךָ֙
H5921
עָלֶ֙יךָ֙
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לְט֔וֹב
for good
H2896
לְט֔וֹב
for good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
19 of 23
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כַּֽאֲשֶׁר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
20 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 32:41Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.Jeremiah 33:9And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.Deuteronomy 28:4Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.Leviticus 26:4Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.Isaiah 65:19And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.Jeremiah 31:28And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.John 15:11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.Deuteronomy 28:63And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.Luke 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.Leviticus 26:6And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.
Historical Context
After Babylon return, Jews experienced agricultural renewal, rebuilt Jerusalem and the temple, and saw population growth. However, full prophetic prosperity awaited messianic fulfillment.
Christian theology sees ultimate fulfillment in new creation where God dwells with humanity in perfect communion, joy, and blessing forever.
Questions for Reflection
- What does comprehensive prosperity teach about God's holistic blessing?
- How does God's rejoicing over His people demonstrate His emotional investment?
- What does covenant continuity across generations teach about God's faithfulness?
- How does Zephaniah develop the theme of God singing over His people?
- What ultimate fulfillment awaits in new creation?
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Analysis & Commentary
And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers. God promises comprehensive prosperity - plenteous in every work - covering all spheres of life. The triad of body (children), cattle (livestock), and land (agriculture) represents total economic blessing.
The phrase for the LORD will again rejoice over thee reveals God's emotional investment in His people's flourishing. He doesn't reluctantly bless but joyfully delights in their prosperity. Divine joy in human flourishing demonstrates God's fatherly heart.
The connection as he rejoiced over thy fathers links present blessing to patriarchal experiences. God's delight in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob extends to their descendants, demonstrating covenant continuity across generations.
Zephaniah 3:17 beautifully expands this theme - The LORD...will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. God sings over His restored people.