Deuteronomy 28:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Deuteronomy 28:4
Blessing on family, crops, and herds.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:4 Mean?
The blessing extends to all forms of increase: children, crops, and livestock. In an agrarian economy, these three sources encompassed complete material security. The specificity shows God blesses the entire productive life of the people.
'Fruit of thy body' parallels 'fruit of thy ground' and animals, suggesting that all forms of generation—human, agricultural, and animal—flow from God's blessing. Obedience is the doorway to generative abundance.
Deuteronomy 28:4 in the Original Language
peri (פְרִי), 'fruit' — the productive yield or offspring of something; used metaphorically for results of labor and literally for offspring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:4
What does Deuteronomy 28:4 mean?
Fertility and abundance flow from blessing.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:4?
Blessing on family, crops, and herds.