Deuteronomy 8:5

Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 8:5

BSB

So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

AKJV

You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

CPDV

so that you would recognize in your heart that, just as a man educates his son, so has the Lord your God educated you.

ERV

And thou shalt consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

NHEB

You shall consider in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

SMT

And know thou with thy heart that as a man will chastise his son, Jehovah thy God chastises thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 8:5

ThoushaltalsoconsiderH3045Verb inH5973PrepositionthineheartH3824Noun MasculinethatasamanH376Noun Masculine chastenethH3256VerbhissonH1121Noun MasculinesotheLORDH3068Proper NamethyGodH430Noun Masculine chastenethH3256Verbthee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 8:5

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 8:5

Summary

Deity's discipline mirrors parental correction of children

Event

Explanation of divine discipline

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC