Deuteronomy 15:4
Deuteronomy 15:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If Israel obeys God, poverty will cease.
The Context of Deuteronomy 15:4
The promise of blessing and absence of poverty contingent on obedience.
What Does Deuteronomy 15:4 Mean?
Moses presents an ideal: obedience to God's commandments produces such abundance that poverty is eliminated. This is not promise without condition—it depends on faithful observance of all God's laws, including the release itself.
The underlying premise is that God's blessing is sufficient, and poverty is often the result of broken covenant. The land itself is God's gift, a sign of his favour. Stewarding it justly opens the door to prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 15:4
What does Deuteronomy 15:4 mean?
If Israel obeys God, poverty will cease.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 15:4?
The promise of blessing and absence of poverty contingent on obedience.