Deuteronomy 11:22 Meaning and Explanation
“For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Covenant blessing depends on diligent obedience, love, and persistent faithfulness to God.
The Context of Deuteronomy 11:22
Moses restates the covenant condition before listing the rewards of obedience.
What Does Deuteronomy 11:22 Mean?
Moses reiterates the conditional once more before listing blessings. Diligent keeping is paired with love, walking in God's ways, and cleaving—a rich covenant vocabulary emphasizing whole-person commitment and persistent connection.
The accumulation of verbs—do, love, walk, cleave—shows that covenant obedience is not a single act but a relational stance sustained over time. Each term reinforces the demand for comprehensive, continuous faithfulness.
Deuteronomy 11:22 in the Original Language
davaq (דָּבַק), 'cleave' — to stick fast, adhere closely, or cling to with persistence and devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 11:22
What does Deuteronomy 11:22 mean?
Covenant blessing depends on diligent obedience, love, and persistent faithfulness to God.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 11:22?
Moses restates the covenant condition before listing the rewards of obedience.