Deuteronomy 26:9

9 He brought us to this place. He gave us this land. It's a land that has plenty of milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 26:9 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 26:9

And he hath brought us unto this place
After forty years travel through the wilderness:

and hath given us this land, [even] a land that floweth with milk and
honey;
an usual description of the land of Canaan, because of the great fertility of it, and the abundance of good things in it; see ( Exodus 3:8 ) .

Deuteronomy 26:9 In-Context

7 Then we cried out to the Lord. He is the God of our people who lived long ago. He heard our voice. He saw how much we were suffering. The Egyptians were crushing us. They were making us work very hard.

8 "So the LORD reached out his mighty hand and powerful arm and brought us out of Egypt. He did great and wonderful things. He did miraculous signs and wonders.

9 He brought us to this place. He gave us this land. It's a land that has plenty of milk and honey.

10 "Now, Lord, I'm bringing you the first share of crops from the soil. After all, you have given them to me." Place the basket in front of the LORD your God. Bow down to him.

11 You and the Levites and the outsiders among you will be full of joy. You will enjoy all of the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your family.