Deuteronomy 11:31

Verse

For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it,

American Standard Version (1901)

For ye are to pass over the Jordan to go in to possess the land which Jehovah your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.

Bible in Basic English

For you are about to go over Jordan to take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, and it will be your resting-place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For you shall pass over the Jordan, to possess the land, which the Lord your God will give you, that you may have it and possess it.

Free Bible Version

Shortly you're going to cross the Jordan to enter and occupy the country the Lord your God is giving you. When you take it over and settle there,

Geneva Bible 1599

For yee shall passe ouer Iorden, to goe in to possesse the land, which ye Lord your God giueth you, and ye shall possesse it, and dwell therein.

King James (Authorized) Version

For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.

One Unity Resource Bible

For you are to pass over the Jordan [Descender] to go in to possess the land which Adonai your God gives you, and you shall possess it, and dwell therein.

Translation for Translators

“You will soon cross the Jordan River to occupy the land that Yahweh our God is giving to you. When you enter that land and start to live there,

Unlocked Literal Bible

For you are to cross over the Jordan to go in to possess the land that Yahweh your God is giving you, and you will possess it and live in it.

Noah Webster Bible

For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell in it.

World English Bible

For you are to pass over the Jordan to go in to possess the land which Yahweh your God gives you, and you shall possess it and dwell in it.

Young's Literal Translation

for ye are passing over the Jordan to go in to possess the land which Jehovah your God is giving to you; and ye have possessed it, and dwelt in it,

Context

A Blessing and a Curse

³⁰Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?³¹For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it,³²be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.

Summary

In this verse, Moses is instructing the Israelites to prepare to cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land that God had promised them. He emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands as they enter the land, reminding them that their success and prosperity depend on their faithfulness. This verse serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, highlighting the significance of following His guidance and trusting in His promises for their future.

Commentary