Deuteronomy 28:6
“Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.”
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This verse stands within the list of covenant blessings in chapter 28, describing the comprehensive favor that follows obedience. It mirrors verse 19, which pronounces the opposite for disobedience.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:6 Mean?
God's blessing covers the whole of life, every coming in and going out, every part of the daily round. This short verse is part of a series of blessings promised to those who obey the LORD. The pairing "comest in" and "goest out" is a Hebrew way of speaking about the totality of one's activity -- leaving home for work or battle and returning again, the beginning and end of every undertaking. Nothing falls outside the reach of God's favor.
The beauty of this promise lies in its comprehensiveness and its ordinariness. It is not only the grand moments that God blesses but the everyday rhythm of departure and return. For a people about to enter a new land full of unknowns, the assurance that God would attend their every movement brought deep comfort. The verse invites trust that the same God who governs nations also watches over the small, repeated motions of daily life, surrounding His people with His care wherever they go.
In the Original Language
The phrase pairs "bo" (to come in) with "yatsa" (to go out), a common Hebrew merism for the entirety of one's activity. The passive "barukh" (blessed) declares the favored state God bestows.
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Application
Carry the assurance that God's care attends your ordinary daily routines -- your leaving and returning -- and entrust each coming and going to Him.