New International Version so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. New Living Translation and you and your children and grandchildren must fear the LORD your God as long as you live. If you obey all his decrees and commands, you will enjoy a long life. English Standard Version that you may fear the LORD your God, you and your son and your son’s son, by keeping all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be long. Berean Standard Bible so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. Berean Literal Bible so that you may fear YHWH your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments, which I am commanding you—you and your son and the son of your son—all the days of your life, that your days may be prolonged. King James Bible That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. New King James Version that you may fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, you and your son and your grandson, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. New American Standard Bible so that you, your son, and your grandson will fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. NASB 1995 so that you and your son and your grandson might fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. NASB 1977 so that you and your son and your grandson might fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments, which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. Legacy Standard Bible so that you and your son and your grandson might fear Yahweh your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I am commanding you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. Amplified Bible so that you and your son and your grandson may fear and worship the LORD your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], to keep [and actively do] all His statutes and His commandments which I am commanding you, all the days of your life, so that your days may be prolonged. Berean Annotated Bible so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. Christian Standard Bible Do this so that you may fear the LORD your God all the days of your life by keeping all his statutes and commands I am giving you, your son, and your grandson, and so that you may have a long life. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do this so that you may fear the LORD your God all the days of your life by keeping all His statutes and commands I am giving you, your son, and your grandson, and so that you may have a long life. American Standard Version that thou mightest fear Jehovah thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. Contemporary English Version And if you and your descendants want to live a long time, you must always worship the LORD and obey his laws. English Revised Version that thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. GOD'S WORD® Translation As long as you live, you, your children, and your grandchildren must fear the LORD your God. All of you must obey all his laws and commands that I'm giving you, and you will live a long time. Good News Translation As long as you live, you and your descendants are to honor the LORD your God and obey all his laws that I am giving you, so that you may live in that land a long time. International Standard Version so that you, your children, and your grandchildren may fear the LORD your God. Keep all his decrees and commandments that I'm giving you every day of your life, so you may live a long time. NET Bible and that you may so revere the LORD your God that you will keep all his statutes and commandments that I am giving you--you, your children, and your grandchildren--all your lives, to prolong your days. New Heart English Bible that you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. Webster's Bible Translation That thou mayst fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life: and that thy days may be prolonged. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. World English Bible that you might fear Yahweh your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you—you, your son, and your son’s son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso that you fear your God YHWH, to keep all His statutes and His commands which I am commanding you, you, and your son, and your son’s son, all [the] days of your life, and so that your days are prolonged. Berean Literal Bible so that you may fear YHWH your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments, which I am commanding you—you and your son and the son of your son—all the days of your life, that your days may be prolonged. Young's Literal Translation so that thou dost fear Jehovah thy God, to keep all His statutes and His commands, which I am commanding thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all days of thy life, and so that thy days are prolonged. Smith's Literal Translation So that thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God, to watch all his laws and his commands which I am commanding thee, thou and thy son and thy son's son all the days of thy life; and so that thy days shall be prolonged. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat thou mayst fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments and precepts, which I command thee, and thy sons, and thy grandsons, all the days of thy life, that thy days may be prolonged. Catholic Public Domain Version So may you fear the Lord your God, and keep all his commandments and precepts, which I am entrusting to you, and to your sons and grandsons, all the days of your life, so that your days may be prolonged. New American Bible so that you, that is, you, your child, and your grandchild, may fear the LORD, your God, by keeping, as long as you live, all his statutes and commandments which I enjoin on you, and thus have long life. New Revised Standard Version so that you and your children and your children’s children may fear the LORD your God all the days of your life, and keep all his decrees and his commandments that I am commanding you, so that your days may be long. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat you may fear the LORD your God, to keep all his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, which I commanded you, this day, you and your son and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall be in awe of LORD JEHOVAH your God, and you shall keep all of His commandments and His laws and His judgments that I command you, you, and your son, and the son of your son, all of the days of your life, that your days will be many. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. Brenton Septuagint Translation That ye may fear the Lord your God, keep ye all his ordinances, and his commandments, which I command thee to-day, thou, and thy sons, and thy sons' sons, all the days of thy life, that ye may live many days. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Greatest Commandment1These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, 2so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. 3Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.… Cross References so that you and your children and grandchildren Deuteronomy 4:9 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 grandchildren. Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Psalm 78:5-7 For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children / that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments. may fear the LORD your God Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Deuteronomy 13:4 You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him. Joshua 24:14 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. all the days of your lives Deuteronomy 4:10 The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.” Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, Deuteronomy 8:1 You must carefully follow every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may live and multiply, and enter and possess the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers. Joshua 1:7-8 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, and so that your days may be prolonged. Deuteronomy 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. Deuteronomy 11:9 and so that you may live long in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Treasury of Scripture That you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. fear Genesis 4:10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. Genesis 10:12,13,20 And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city… Genesis 13:4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD. and thy son Deuteronomy 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. Psalm 78:4-8 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done… thy days Deuteronomy 4:40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever. Deuteronomy 5:16,33 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… Deuteronomy 22:7 But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days. Jump to Previous Children Command Commanding Commandments Commands Decrees Enjoy Keeping Life Mayest Mayst Mightest Orders Prolonged Son's StatutesJump to Next Children Command Commanding Commandments Commands Decrees Enjoy Keeping Life Mayest Mayst Mightest Orders Prolonged Son's StatutesDeuteronomy 6 1. The end of the law is obedience3. An exhortation thereto 20. What they are to teach their children so that you and your children and grandchildren Israel’s covenant faithfulness was to extend beyond one generation. Moses called parents and grandparents to preserve the knowledge of God within their households, preparing each generation to serve the LORD. Deuteronomy 6:6–9 later commands God’s words to be taught diligently in daily life. Proverbs 22:6 likewise recognizes the enduring influence of godly instruction. Deu 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves… may fear the LORD your God Fear of the LORD involves reverent submission to His holiness, authority, and covenant faithfulness. Israel had seen His power in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and at Sinai; therefore, worship and obedience were the fitting response. Such fear is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) and guards God’s people from idolatry and rebellion. Deu 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you… all the days of your lives Covenant devotion was not limited to moments of crisis, public worship, or a single season of life. The LORD required enduring faithfulness from His people as they entered and lived in the promised land. Believers are likewise called to run with perseverance, fixing their eyes on Christ (Hebrews 12:1–2). Deu 4:10 The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb,… by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, God’s commands gave Israel a holy pattern for life among the nations. Obedience did not earn their redemption, for the LORD had already delivered them from Egypt; it demonstrated trust, gratitude, and loyalty to the God who had redeemed them. Jesus similarly taught that love for Him is shown through obedience to His commands (John 14:15). Deu 8:1 You must carefully follow every commandment… and so that your days may be prolonged. Long life in the land was part of God’s covenant blessing for obedient Israel. Deuteronomy repeatedly connects obedience with security, fruitfulness, and continued possession of the land, while rebellion brought judgment and exile. The promise reveals God’s desire that His people flourish under His righteous rule. Deu 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who commands reverence and obedience. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and possess. 5. Generations (Children and Grandchildren) Emphasizes the importance of passing down the fear of the LORD and His commandments through family lineage. Teaching Points Fear of the LORD as a FoundationThe Hebrew word for "fear" (yare) implies reverence and awe. This foundational attitude towards God is crucial for a life of obedience and blessing. Generational Responsibility The verse underscores the importance of teaching God's commandments to future generations. Parents and grandparents have a duty to instill a reverence for God in their descendants. Obedience and Blessing The promise of prolonged days is tied to obedience. Living according to God's statutes brings about His blessings, both spiritually and physically. Holistic Living The call to keep all statutes and commandments suggests a comprehensive approach to life, where every aspect is governed by God's word. Legacy of Faith The verse encourages believers to think about the legacy they are leaving. A life lived in fear of the LORD impacts not just the individual but also their family and community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 6:2?2. How can we "fear the LORD" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "keeping all His statutes" look like in modern times? 4. How does Deuteronomy 6:2 connect to Jesus' teachings in the Gospels? 5. Why is it important for "you, your children, and grandchildren" to follow God? 6. How can we ensure our family "prolongs your days" through obedience to God? 7. How does Deuteronomy 6:2 emphasize the importance of fearing the LORD in daily life? 8. What historical context influenced the command in Deuteronomy 6:2? 9. How does Deuteronomy 6:2 relate to the concept of generational faithfulness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 6? What Does Deuteronomy 6:2 Mean so that you and your children and grandchildren“Moses said, ‘so that you and your children and grandchildren’” (Deuteronomy 6:2). God’s plan reaches beyond individuals to entire family lines. • He expects parents to pass down faith intentionally (Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalm 78:4–6). • The pattern is modeled in Scripture: Lois to Eunice to Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5). • When the family becomes the classroom, truth is preserved and strengthened across generations. may fear the LORD your God To “fear the LORD” is to live in awe-filled loyalty. Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 111:10 show that this reverence is the foundation of wisdom. Exodus 20:20 affirms that right fear keeps us from sin, while Acts 9:31 links it to church growth. God calls every generation to acknowledge His absolute holiness and authority. all the days of your lives The call is lifelong, not seasonal. Joshua 24:31 notes blessing when Israel served God throughout Joshua’s lifetime. Psalm 23:6 celebrates goodness “all the days of my life,” and Revelation 2:10 urges believers to remain faithful “until death.” Consistency, not occasional bursts of devotion, marks genuine allegiance. by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you Love for God shows up in obedience (John 14:15). Moses stresses “all” because selective obedience is disobedience (Deuteronomy 5:32–33). James 1:22–25 warns against hearing without doing, and 1 John 5:3 says His commands are not burdensome; they are the pathway to freedom and joy. and so that your days may be prolonged God ties obedience to tangible blessing. Deuteronomy 4:40 and Exodus 20:12 promise long life for those who honor His ways. Paul reaffirms this for the church in Ephesians 6:2–3. Proverbs 3:1–2 links keeping the law with “length of days and years of life and peace.” summary Deuteronomy 6:2 lays out a clear pattern: God desires multigenerational faith rooted in reverent obedience that lasts a lifetime, anchored in wholehearted submission to every command. As families embrace this call, they step into the enduring favor and extended days God delights to give. Verse 2. - The reason for this announcement of the Law was that the people might fear the Lord, so as to keep all that he enjoined, they and their children, from generation to generation, and that they might thereby continue long in life, and in the enjoyment of the advantages accruing from the land of which they were about to take possession.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew so that youלְמַ֨עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent and your children וּבִנְךָ֣ (ū·ḇin·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and grandchildren וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son may fear תִּירָ֜א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of your lives חַיֶּ֑יךָ (ḥay·ye·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life by keeping לִ֠שְׁמֹר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to all כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every His statutes חֻקֹּתָ֣יו (ḥuq·qō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute and commandments וּמִצְוֺתָיו֮ (ū·miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אָנֹכִ֣י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I give מְצַוֶּךָ֒ (mə·ṣaw·we·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order you, אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and so that וּלְמַ֖עַן (ū·lə·ma·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent your days יָמֶֽיךָ׃ (yā·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day may be prolonged. יַאֲרִכֻ֥ן (ya·’ă·ri·ḵun) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 748: To be, long Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 6:2 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 6:2 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 6:2 Bible.com Deuteronomy 6:2 NIV |
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