Deuteronomio 8:5

5 Y sepas en tu corazón, que como castiga el hombre a su hijo, así el SEÑOR tu Dios te castiga

Deuteronomio 8:5 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 8:5

Thou shalt also consider in thine heart
Frequently think of, and meditate upon, revolve in their thoughts, well weigh in their minds, and take into thorough and deliberate consideration in their hearts; it being a matter of great moment and importance to them for their peace and comfort and the glory of God, namely, what follows:

that as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee;
that they stood in the same relation to God as a son to a father, and therefore happy and honourable; that all their afflictions came from God, were appointed, sent, directed, and overruled by him for his own glory and their good; that these were the chastenings and corrections of a father, and were not done in wrath, but in love, and therefore should be patiently endured; and it became them to consider well from what hand they came, and in what manner, and for what ends and purposes, how they ought to behave under them, and what they should do, as follows.

Deuteronomio 8:5 In-Context

3 Y te afligió, y te hizo tener hambre, y te sustentó con maná, comida que no conocías tú, ni tus padres la habían conocido; para hacerte saber que el hombre no vivirá sólo de pan, mas de toda palabra que sale de la boca del SEÑOR vivirá el hombre

4 Tu vestido nunca se envejeció sobre ti, ni el pie se te ha hinchado por estos cuarenta años

5 Y sepas en tu corazón, que como castiga el hombre a su hijo, así el SEÑOR tu Dios te castiga

6 Guardarás, pues, los mandamientos del SEÑOR tu Dios, andando en sus caminos, y temiéndole

7 Porque el SEÑOR tu Dios te introduce en la buena tierra, tierra de arroyos, de aguas, de fuentes, de abismos que brotan por vegas y montes