Deuteronomy 15:6
Deuteronomy 15:6 in Multiple Translations
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.
For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
For Jehovah thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.
For the Lord your God will give you his blessing as he has said: you will let other nations have the use of your money, but you will not make use of theirs; you will be rulers over a number of nations, but they will not be your rulers.
The Lord your God is going to bless you as he promised. You will lend money to many nations but you won't need to borrow from any of them; you will rule over many nations but you won't be ruled by them.
For the Lord thy God hath blessed thee, as he hath promised thee: and thou shalt lend vnto many nations, but thou thy selfe shalt not borow, and thou shalt reigne ouer many nations, and they shall not reigne ouer thee.
for Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee as He hath spoken to thee; and thou hast lent [to] many nations, and thou hast not borrowed; and thou hast ruled over many nations, and over thee they do not rule.
For the LORD your God will bless you, as he promised you. You will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow. You will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.
For the LORD thy God shall bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
Thou shalt lend to many nations, and thou shalt borrow of no man. Thou shalt have dominion over very many nations, and no one shall have dominion over thee.
Yahweh our God will bless you like he has promised to do, and you will be able to lend money to people of other people-groups, but you will not need to borrow from any of them. You will control the finances of many people-groups, but they will not control your finances.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 15:6
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 15:6
- Context
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- Deuteronomy 15:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 15:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 15:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:6
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 15:6
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 15:6
Context — The Seventh Year
6When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.
7If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. 8Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 28:12–13 | The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today. |
| 2 | Luke 6:35 | But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 9:27 | So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. |
| 4 | Proverbs 22:7 | The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 4:21 | And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. |
| 6 | Ezra 4:20 | And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:21 | The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. |
| 8 | Psalms 112:5 | It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 4:24 | For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates —over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. |
| 10 | Psalms 37:26 | They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. |
Deuteronomy 15:6 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we obey God and trust in His promises, He will bless us in amazing ways, and we will be able to help others without needing their help, as seen in Deuteronomy 15:6. We will have a special kind of influence and authority, not because of our own strength, but because of God's power working in us, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:8 and Philippians 4:13. This is not just about money, but about living a life that honors God and blesses those around us, as encouraged in Matthew 5:16. By trusting in God's promises and obeying His commands, we can experience the abundant life He has for us, as promised in John 10:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lend to many nations but borrow from none'?
This phrase indicates a position of financial strength and independence, where God's people are able to provide for others without needing to rely on them, as seen in Deuteronomy 15:6, and is a result of obeying God's commands as stated in Deuteronomy 15:5 and Exodus 15:26.
How can we rule over many nations but be ruled by none?
This promise is fulfilled when God's people live in obedience to Him, and He gives them authority and influence over the nations, as seen in Deuteronomy 15:6, and is reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3.
Is this verse only talking about financial blessings?
While financial blessings are mentioned, the broader context of Deuteronomy 15:4-8 suggests that God's blessings encompass all areas of life, including spiritual and relational, as seen in Psalm 37:3-4 and Matthew 6:33.
How can I apply this verse to my life today?
By obeying God's commands and trusting in His promises, you can experience the blessings mentioned in Deuteronomy 15:6, and live a life of generosity and influence, as encouraged in Proverbs 19:17 and Matthew 25:40.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate obedience to God's commands in my daily life, and trust in His promises?
- How can I use my resources to bless others, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 15:6-8?
- What does it mean to 'rule over many nations but be ruled by none' in a spiritual sense, and how can I apply this to my life?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, and not rely on the world's systems, as seen in Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:25-34?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 15:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 15:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:6
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 15:6
Sermons on Deuteronomy 15:6
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The Love of Money - Part 4 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of financial wisdom and stewardship, drawing lessons from the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus' life. It highlights the principles of buying onl |
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(Through the Bible) Deuteronomy 21-25 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses various regulations and laws found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Deuteronomy. These regulations cover topics such as welfare progr |
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Money - Cirrhosis of the Giver by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the critical topic of money in his sermon 'Money - Cirrhosis of the Giver,' emphasizing the importance of stewardship and the dangers of allowing money to b |
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God Will Not Bless the Lazy by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the promise of God to open the heavens and bless the work of our hands, highlighting the importance of being active and diligent in our endeavors to receive |
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God's Treasury by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God's treasury is accessible to all believers, not just great prophets, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:12. He illustrates that the rain symbolizes the |
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The Hidden Treasure by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the importance of recognizing our spiritual wealth in Christ, using the story of Zanele, who transitions from caring for orphans to a new path in marriage. H |
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Love Your Enemies by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believers being a demonstration of God's love and power on earth. He explains that through their transformed lives, even th |







