Deuteronomy 11:12
What does Deuteronomy 11:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 11:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000a land which Jehovah thy God careth for: the eyes of Jehovah thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901a land which Jehovah thy God careth for: the eyes of Jehovah thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A land cared for by the Lord your God: the eyes of the Lord your God are on it at all times from one end of the year to the other.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862a land which Jehovah thy God is searching; continually <FI>are<Fi> the eyes of Jehovah thy God upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the latter end of the year.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the Lord thy God doth always visit it, and his eyes are on it from the beginning of the year unto the end thereof.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890a land which Jehovah thyGod careth for; the eyes of Jehovah thyGod are constantly upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
Context
v.11but the land, whither ye go over to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven,
v.12This passage
v.13And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love Jehovah your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
- Psalms 34:15
The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.
- 1 Kings 9:3
And Jehovah said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
- Ezra 5:5
But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it.
- Jeremiah 24:6
For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.
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