Deuteronomy 6:11

Authorized King James Version

PDF

And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;

Original Language Analysis

וּבָ֨תִּ֜ים And houses H1004
וּבָ֨תִּ֜ים And houses
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 1 of 19
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מְלֵאִ֣ים full H4392
מְלֵאִ֣ים full
Strong's: H4392
Word #: 2 of 19
full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 3 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
טוּב֮ of all good H2898
טוּב֮ of all good
Strong's: H2898
Word #: 4 of 19
good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 5 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 6 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
מִלֵּאתָ֒ things which thou filledst H4390
מִלֵּאתָ֒ things which thou filledst
Strong's: H4390
Word #: 7 of 19
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
וּבֹרֹ֤ת not and wells H953
וּבֹרֹ֤ת not and wells
Strong's: H953
Word #: 8 of 19
a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
חָצַ֔בְתָּ digged H2672
חָצַ֔בְתָּ digged
Strong's: H2672
Word #: 9 of 19
to cut or carve (wood, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 10 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 11 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
חָצַ֔בְתָּ digged H2672
חָצַ֔בְתָּ digged
Strong's: H2672
Word #: 12 of 19
to cut or carve (wood, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave
כְּרָמִ֥ים not vineyards H3754
כְּרָמִ֥ים not vineyards
Strong's: H3754
Word #: 13 of 19
a garden or vineyard
וְזֵיתִ֖ים and olive trees H2132
וְזֵיתִ֖ים and olive trees
Strong's: H2132
Word #: 14 of 19
an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 15 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 16 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
נָטָ֑עְתָּ which thou plantedst H5193
נָטָ֑עְתָּ which thou plantedst
Strong's: H5193
Word #: 17 of 19
properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
וְאָֽכַלְתָּ֖ not when thou shalt have eaten H398
וְאָֽכַלְתָּ֖ not when thou shalt have eaten
Strong's: H398
Word #: 18 of 19
to eat (literally or figuratively)
וְשָׂבָֽעְתָּ׃ and be full H7646
וְשָׂבָֽעְתָּ׃ and be full
Strong's: H7646
Word #: 19 of 19
to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)

Analysis & Commentary

The phrase 'houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not' describes unearned inheritance—God's grace providing what Israel didn't produce. The list of blessings (wells, vineyards, olive trees) represents comprehensive provision: water, wine, oil—essentials of ancient Near Eastern life. This generosity illustrates sovereign grace: election and blessing precede human merit or effort. The warning 'when thou shalt have eaten and be full' anticipates the danger of prosperity breeding spiritual complacency. Material blessing tests faithfulness more severely than adversity. The Reformed doctrine of total depravity recognizes that humans naturally credit themselves for God's gifts.

Historical Context

Israel would inherit Canaanite cities, agricultural infrastructure, and established homes without building or planting (circa 1406-1400 BC under Joshua). The conquest fulfilled God's promise to give Abraham's descendants the land (Genesis 15:18-21). Canaanites had cultivated vineyards, dug wells, and planted olive groves—Israel inherited this accumulated labor. This prefigures Christians inheriting salvation accomplished entirely by Christ, not our works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

Topics

Study Resources