Deuteronomy 28:4
Deuteronomy 28:4 in Multiple Translations
The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy beasts, the increase of thy cattle, and the young of thy flock.
A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock.
You will be blessed with many children. You will be blessed with good harvests. You will be blessed with livestock—your cattle will have many calves, and your sheep will have many lambs.
Blessed shalbe the fruite of thy body, and ye fruite of thy ground, and the fruite of thy cattel, the increase of thy kine, and ye flocks of thy sheepe.
'Blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, increase of thine oxen, and wealth of thy flock.
You shall be blessed in the fruit of your body, the fruit of your ground, the fruit of your animals, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your flock.
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy cattle, and the flocks of thy sheep.
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the droves of thy herds, and the folds of thy sheep.
He will bless you by giving you many children [IDM] and by giving you abundant crops, and plenty of cattle and sheep.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:4
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Deuteronomy 28:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּר֧וּךְ
פְּרִֽי
בִטְנְ/ךָ֛
וּ/פְרִ֥י
אַדְמָתְ/ךָ֖
וּ/פְרִ֣י
בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
שְׁגַ֥ר
אֲלָפֶ֖י/ךָ
וְ/עַשְׁתְּר֥וֹת
צֹאנֶֽ/ךָ
בָּר֧וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Qal-Inf-c
פְּרִֽי
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms
בִטְנְ/ךָ֛
beṭen
H990
belly
N-fs | Suff
וּ/פְרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
Conj | N-ms
אַדְמָתְ/ךָ֖
ʼădâmâh
H127
land
N-fs | Suff
וּ/פְרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
Conj | N-ms
בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
N-fs | Suff
שְׁגַ֥ר
sheger
H7698
offspring
N-ms
אֲלָפֶ֖י/ךָ
ʼeleph
H504
cattle
N-mp | Suff
וְ/עַשְׁתְּר֥וֹת
ʻashtᵉrâh
H6251
young
Conj | N-proper
צֹאנֶֽ/ךָ
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:4
בָּר֧וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
פְּרִֽי
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
בִטְנְ/ךָ֛
beṭen
H990
"belly"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the belly or womb, and is used to describe the seat of hunger, emotions, and even the depths of the afterlife. It is used in the Bible to describe the body and its functions. The KJV translates it as belly, body, or womb.
Definition: : abdomen 1) belly, womb, body 1a) belly, abdomen 1a1) as seat of hunger 1a2) as seat of mental faculties 1a3) of depth of Sheol (fig.) 1b) womb
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: belly, body, [phrase] as they be born, [phrase] within, womb. See also: Genesis 25:23; Psalms 22:10; Psalms 17:14.
וּ/פְרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
אַדְמָתְ/ךָ֖
ʼădâmâh
H127
"land"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.
Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.
וּ/פְרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
בְהֶמְתֶּ֑/ךָ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
שְׁגַ֥ר
sheger
H7698
"offspring"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to the young of animals or people, like a fetus or offspring. It appears in the Bible to describe the miracle of new life. In the KJV, it is translated as 'that cometh of' or 'increase'.
Definition: offspring, young or offspring of beasts
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: that cometh of, increase. See also: Exodus 13:12; Deuteronomy 28:4; Deuteronomy 28:51.
אֲלָפֶ֖י/ךָ
ʼeleph
H504
"cattle"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word can mean a family or cattle, such as oxen or cows, highlighting their importance in farming and as possessions. It is often translated as 'family' or 'oxen'.
Definition: 1) cattle, oxen 1a) in farming 1b) as a possession
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: family, kine, oxen. See also: Deuteronomy 7:13; Judges 6:15; Psalms 8:8.
וְ/עַשְׁתְּר֥וֹת
ʻashtᵉrâh
H6251
"young"
Conj | N-proper
This Hebrew word refers to a young female sheep or a flock of animals, like a group of ewes. It is used in the Bible to describe an increase in livestock.
Definition: ewe, flock, increase, young
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: flock. See also: Deuteronomy 7:13; Deuteronomy 28:18; Deuteronomy 28:51.
צֹאנֶֽ/ךָ
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 28:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:4
Context — The Blessings of Obedience
2And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God:
3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
4The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
5Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. 6You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:22 | The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. |
| 2 | Genesis 49:25 | by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 7:13 | He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. |
| 4 | Psalms 128:3 | Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. |
| 5 | Leviticus 26:9 | I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:11 | The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. |
| 7 | Psalms 107:38 | He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish. |
| 8 | Proverbs 13:22 | A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. |
| 9 | Proverbs 20:7 | The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. |
| 10 | Genesis 22:17 | I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. |
Deuteronomy 28:4 Summary
This verse promises that if we obey God, He will bless our families, our work, and our daily provision. This means that God wants to bring joy and success to every area of our lives, from our relationships to our work and even our daily bread, as seen in Matthew 6:11, where we are taught to pray for our daily bread. By trusting in God's goodness and provision, we can have confidence that He will take care of us and bless us in all that we do, just as He promised in Jeremiah 29:11, to give us a future and a hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the fruit of our womb to be blessed?
This phrase refers to God's blessing on our children and descendants, ensuring their well-being and prosperity, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5, where children are described as a heritage from the Lord.
How does this verse relate to our daily work and provision?
The blessing on the produce of our land and the offspring of our livestock indicates that God is interested in our daily work and provision, as stated in Deuteronomy 8:18, where God gives us the power to gain wealth.
Is this verse only applicable to farmers or those who raise livestock?
No, the principles in this verse can be applied to any area of life where we are trusting God for provision and blessing, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where we are encouraged to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.
What is the condition for receiving these blessings?
The condition for receiving these blessings is obedience to the voice of the Lord our God, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:2, where it says that all these blessings will come upon us if we obey God's voice.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I trust God to bless the fruit of my womb, whether that refers to my biological children or the spiritual children I am discipling?
- How can I apply the principles of this verse to my daily work and provision, trusting God to bless my efforts?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's provision and blessing, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances?
- How does this verse encourage me to view my role as a steward of the resources God has given me, whether that includes land, livestock, or other possessions?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:4
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body,.... Their children, of which they should have many, and these live; be healthful, thrive, and arrive to manhood, and increase and perpetuate their families.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:4
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
Deuteronomy 28:4 Blessed [shall be] the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.Ver. 4. The fruit of thy body.] Which is thy chief possession; but without my blessing will be bitter sweets, "Blessed is the man that hath his quiver full of such as are the arrows of a strong man," the knottiness of whose nature is refined and reformed, and made smooth by grace. Arrows be not arrows by growth, but by art: what can better preserve Jacob from confusion, or his face from waxing pale, than when he shall see his children, the work of God’ s hands, framed and fitted by the word in regeneration, and the duties of new obedience? This will make him to sanctify God, even to sanctify the Holy One, and with singular encouragement from the God of Israel. Dulcis acerbitas, amarissima voluptas. - Tertul.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
Verse 4. Fruit of thy body] All thy children. Increase of thy kine, c. every animal employed in domestic and agricultural purposes shall be under the especial protection of Divine Providence.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:4
4. Cp. Deuteronomy 7:13, and notes there on increase and young.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:4
3-6. Blessed shall thou be — The manifold blessings in all the relations of life are expressed by six beatitudes.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:4
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Hannah - an Epoch Making Vessel by Stephen Kaung | This sermon focuses on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, highlighting the power of travailing prayer and the importance of being a vessel for God's purposes. It emphasizes the nee |
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Riches That Bring No Sorrow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the observations and thoughts of an old man named Solomon. Solomon had lived a life of luxury and abundance, but as time was running out fo |
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(Come Up Higher) the Place of Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that brings praise and glory to God's grace. He highlights the concept of the "summing up of all things in Ch |
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The Benefits of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions o |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, whil |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |
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Psalms 127 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the futility of relying on human effort to build the church and protect our cities, reminding us that without the Lord's involvement, all labor is in vain. H |