Deuteronomy 8:16

Deuteronomy 8:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;
• English Standard Version (ESV)who fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers did not know, that he might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end.
• New King James Version (NKJV)who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do you good in the end—
• New Living Translation (NLT)He fed you with manna in the wilderness, a food unknown to your ancestors. He did this to humble you and test you for your own good.

Context of Deuteronomy 8:16

14then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 15He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you. 17You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.

Deuteronomy 8:16 word by word

הַמַּֽאֲכִ֨לְךָ֥ מָן֙ בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר אֲשֶׁ֥ר לֹא־יָדְע֖וּן אֲבֹתֶ֑יךָ לְמַ֣עַן עַנֹּֽתְךָ֗ וּלְמַ֙עַן֙ נַסֹּתֶ֔ךָ לְהֵיטִֽבְךָ֖ בְּאַחֲרִיתֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Who fedאָכַל'âkal · to eatH398
• thee in the wildernessמִדְבָּרmidbâr · wildernessH4057
• with mannaמָןmân · mannaH4478
• which thy fathersאָב'âb · fatherH1
• knewיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• not, that he might humbleעָנָה‛ânâh · to afflictH6031
• thee, and that he might proveנָסָהnâsâh · to testH5254
• thee, to do thee goodיָטַבyâţab · be goodH3190
• at thy latter endאַחֲרִית'achărîyth · endH319

Cross-references for Deuteronomy 8:16

• Deuteronomy 8:3He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
• Exodus 16:15When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
• Lamentations 3:26it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
• Jeremiah 24:5“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I sent away from this place to the land of the Babylonians.
• Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
• Hebrews 12:10They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.
• James 1:12Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
• 1 Peter 1:7These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Commentaries on Deuteronomy 8:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Who fed thee - with manna - See this miracle described in Exodus 16:13; (note), etc.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16To do thee good at thy latter end - This is presented as the result of God‘s dealings.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-20Verses 10-20 Moses directs to the duty of a prosperous condition. Let them always remember their Benefactor. In everything we must give thanks. Moses arms them against the temptations of a prosperous condition. When men possess large estates, or are engaged in profitable business, they find the temptation to pride, forgetfulness of God, and carnal-mindedness, very strong; and they are anxious and troubled about many things. In this the believing poor have…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-20After Israel settled in the land, they might begin to think that their success came from their own strength and skill. This is a common human tendency. Moses warned them not to become proud or congratulate themselves. They must remember that God alone gives prosperity and success. All that they achieve comes from him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-2011-20. Beware that thou forget not the Lord--After mentioning those instances of the divine goodness, Moses founded on them an argument for their future obedience.Read the comment

Topics related to Deuteronomy 8:16

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Manna
• Obedience
• Prosperity
• Riches

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Commentaries on Deuteronomy 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings