Deuteronomy 8:10

When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 6:12 warns against forgetting the LORD after prosperity, complementing the command here to bless Him after eating.

Deuteronomy 6:11 uses the same phrase 'eat and be full' to warn against forgetting God after receiving blessings.

Deuteronomy 11:15 uses the same phrase 'eat and be satisfied' as a promise of provision, directly paralleling the blessing that calls for praise.

Deuteronomy 31:20 warns that the same satisfaction can lead to apostasy — a dark contrast to the praise commanded here.

Deuteronomy 32:15 depicts Israel growing fat and forsaking God, the very outcome the praise in 8:10 is meant to prevent.

Deuteronomy 11:8 Related theme

Deuteronomy 11:8 ties obedience to possessing the land — the same land whose bounty prompts praise in 8:10.

1 Timothy 4:5 says food is sanctified by prayer and God’s word — the blessing in Deuteronomy is that prayer of thanksgiving.

1 Timothy 4:4 says food is received with gratitude — directly parallels the command to bless God for His provision.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 commands giving thanks in everything — this specific act of blessing after eating is an example.

1 Corinthians 10:31 extends the idea: do all to God's glory, including eating — the blessing after meals is a way to glorify Him.

Romans 14:6 Parallel

Romans 14:6 says the one who eats gives thanks to God — directly applying the principle of blessing God for food.

Psalm 103:2 Parallel

Psalm 103:2 calls to bless the LORD and not forget His benefits — a direct parallel to blessing God after being satisfied.

Joel 2:26 Parallel

Joel 2:26 promises a future restoration where eating to fullness leads to praising God — a direct parallel to this command.

Proverbs 30:9 cautions that plenty can lead to disowning God — the very danger that follows the satisfaction in 8:10 if not met with praise.

2 Chronicles 12:1 shows Rehoboam abandoning God after becoming strong — a contrast to the thankful response required in 8:10.

Matthew 14:19 shows Jesus blessing God before feeding the 5000, a similar act of thanksgiving for provision, though before the meal.

Luke 22:17 Parallel

Luke 22:17 depicts Jesus giving thanks at the Last Supper, echoing the call to praise God for provision.

John 6:23 Parallel

John 6:23 mentions Jesus giving thanks for the bread before the feeding miracle, echoing the gratitude for food in Deuteronomy.

Proverbs 3:9 Related theme

Proverbs 3:9 echoes the call to honor God with material blessings — here through firstfruits, a parallel response to His provision.

1 Chronicles 29:14 Related theme

1 Chronicles 29:14 acknowledges all things come from God — this echoes the recognition in Deuteronomy that the land is a gift from Him.