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Deuteronomy 6:11,12
And houses full of all goodthings, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; …

Psalm 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Matthew 14:19
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves tohis disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

then thou

1 Chronicles 29:14
But whoam I, and whatis my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all thingscome of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

Psalm 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

you are to bless the LORD your God
Blessing God is an act of worship and gratitude. In Hebrew culture, blessing God was a way to acknowledge His sovereignty and goodness. This command to bless God after eating is a reminder to recognize Him as the source of all blessings. It aligns with the broader biblical theme of thanksgiving, as seen in Psalms 103:2, "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." This practice of blessing God is a precursor to the New Testament teaching of giving thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

for the good land
The "good land" refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which was a central element of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:7). This land was not only physically fertile but also symbolically represented God's promise and faithfulness. Archaeological evidence supports the fertility of ancient Canaan, with its diverse agriculture and strategic location. The land's goodness is a testament to God's provision and a foretaste of the ultimate rest and inheritance believers find in Christ (Hebrews 4:8-10).

that He has given you
This phrase underscores the divine initiative and grace in the gift of the land. The land is not earned by the Israelites' merit but given by God's grace, reflecting the unmerited favor seen throughout Scripture. This gift is a type of the greater gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life not based on human works but on God's grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). The historical context of the conquest of Canaan, as recorded in the book of Joshua, illustrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

The verse opens with an everyday moment: “When you eat.” God assumes His people will have real food on real tables.

•Deuteronomy 8:3 reminds that He “fed you with manna… that He might make you understand that man does not live on bread alone.”

•Psalm 104:14-15 pictures God causing “grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate… and bread that sustains his heart.”

•Matthew 6:11 keeps the theme alive in the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Eating is not an afterthought; it is evidence that the Lord actively provides.

Satisfaction is more than a full stomach—it is contentment that flows from God’s goodness.

•Psalm 107:9 affirms, “He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”

•Proverbs 30:8-9 seeks “food that is my portion, lest I be full and deny You.”

•Philippians 4:12-13 shows Paul content “in every circumstance” through Christ.

Fullness should turn hearts upward, not inward.

Gratitude is commanded, not suggested. The blessing is spoken to the Giver, not just about the gift.

•1 Timothy 4:4-5 teaches that food “is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”

•Psalm 103:1-5 urges, “Bless the LORD, O my soul… who satisfies you with good things.”

•Luke 24:30 records Jesus blessing bread even after resurrection glory.

The pattern is clear: receive, then respond with praise.

The physical land of Canaan showcased God’s covenant faithfulness.

•Genesis 12:7 marked the first promise, “To your offspring I will give this land.”

•Deuteronomy 11:11-12 describes it as “a land of hills and valleys that drinks rain from heaven.”

•Psalm 67:6 rejoices, “The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.”

Blessing the Lord keeps His people mindful that the bounty rests on His promise, not their prowess.

Possession is a gift, not a reward for merit.

•Joshua 21:43 testifies, “So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers.”

•James 1:17 anchors every benefit in “the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation.”

•Ephesians 2:8 reminds that even salvation is “the gift of God.”

Recognizing the Giver protects against pride and cultivates humble stewardship.

Deuteronomy 8:10 stitches together provision, satisfaction, gratitude, inheritance, and grace. Each meal—like every other blessing—offers a fresh opportunity to:

• Recognize God’s hand in ordinary sustenance.

• Respond with heartfelt praise before comfort breeds complacency.

• Remember that every good land, loaf, and moment of contentment is an undeserved gift from Him.