Deu 11:10 | MHM | STEP | vv. 10-12 : Moses explains that the land of Canaan is very different from Egypt. Egypt was flat and depended on the Nile River for water, which required a lot of hard work to bring water to the fields (Zech. 14:18 ). In contrast, Canaan has hills and valleys and receives its water directly from the rain God provides from heaven. This saves the people much labor, as God himself looks after the land and blesses it with rain (Ps. 65:9 ). Moses wants the people to understand that they must look to God for their needs, as he is the one who gives rain and fruitful seasons (Acts 14:17 ). The land's fruitfulness is a direct result of God's blessing, and his eyes are always on it as long as the people are faithful (Hos. 14:5 ). If God leaves the land, it can quickly become barren.

‏ Deuteronomy 11:10

vv. 10-12: Moses explains that the land of Canaan is very different from Egypt. Egypt was flat and depended on the Nile River for water, which required a lot of hard work to bring water to the fields (Zech. 14:18 ^a). In contrast, Canaan has hills and valleys and receives its water directly from the rain God provides from heaven. This saves the people much labor, as God himself looks after the land and blesses it with rain (Ps. 65:9 ^b). Moses wants the people to understand that they must look to God for their needs, as he is the one who gives rain and fruitful seasons (Acts 14:17 ^c). The land's fruitfulness is a direct result of God's blessing, and his eyes are always on it as long as the people are faithful (Hos. 14:5 ^d). If God leaves the land, it can quickly become barren.