Deuteronomy 8:12

Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 8:12

BSB

Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell,

AKJV

Lest when you have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses, and dwelled therein;

CPDV

Otherwise, after you have eaten and been satisfied, and have built beautiful houses and have lived in them,

ERV

lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;

NHEB

lest, when you have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses, and lived in them;

SMT

Lest thou shalt eat and thou wert satisfied, and thou wilt build good houses and thou dwelt;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 8:12

LestwhenthouhasteatenH398VerbandartfullH7646VerbandhastbuiltH1129Verb goodlyH2896 housesH1004Noun MasculineanddweltH3427Verbtherein

Commentary for Deuteronomy 8:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 8:12

Summary

Abundance and fine houses risk causing spiritual forgetfulness

Event

Warning about prosperity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC