Deuteronomy 8:5 “So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the L…”

Deuteronomy 8:5

So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

World English Bible

You shall consider in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

American Standard Version

And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

Knowe therefore in thine heart, that as a man nourtereth his sonne, so the Lord thy God nourtereth thee.

Darby Translation

And know in thy heart that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee;

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast known, with thy heart, that as a man chastiseth his son Jehovah thy God is chastising thee,

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind this thought, that as a son is trained by his father, so you have been trained by the Lord your God.

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Cross references

“consider”

Ezekiel 18:28 Deuteronomy 4:9 Deuteronomy 4:23 Isaiah 1:3 Ezekiel 12:3

Ezekiel 18:28 · BSB

Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.

Deuteronomy 4:9 · BSB

Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchil…

Deuteronomy 4:23 · BSB

Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

Isaiah 1:3 · BSB

The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”

Ezekiel 12:3 · BSB

Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

“as a man”

Revelation 3:19 2 Samuel 7:14 Proverbs 3:12 Hebrews 12:5–11 1 Corinthians 11:32 Psalm 94:12

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

2 Samuel 7:14 · BSB

I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.

Proverbs 3:12 · BSB

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Hebrews 12:5–11 · BSB

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

1 Corinthians 11:32 · BSB

But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

Psalm 94:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Your clothing did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years.

6Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.

Read Deuteronomy 8