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Deuteronomy 8:17

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 8:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and [lest] thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and [lest] thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.
Deuteronomy 8:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14then thy heart be lifted up, and thou forget Jehovah thy God, who brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage;
15who led thee through the great and terrible wilderness, [wherein were] fiery serpents and scorpions, and thirsty ground where was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;
16who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not; that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end:
17and [lest] thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.
18But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.
19And it shall be, if thou shalt forget Jehovah thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.
20As the nations that Jehovah maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thou say in thine heart, etc.] These words are in connection with the former part of the (<050814>Deuteronomy 8:14): and thou forget the Lord thy God; the author and giver of all the good things enjoyed, and think within themselves, though they might not express it in words at length: my power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth; so ascribing that to themselves, their labour, and diligence, which ought to be ascribed to the bounty and blessing of God; (see <281208>Hosea 12:8).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thou say: Deu 7:17 My power: Deu 9:4; Isa 10:8-14; Dan 4:30; Hos 12:8; Hab 1:16; Co1 4:7 Deuteronomy 8:18”
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