Deuteronomy 28:6You shall be blessed when you come in, and you shall be blessed when you go out.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1400 BC. Moses pronouncing covenant blessings before Israel enters hostile territory. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: fatherly protection over departing children
The original word
bo (בּוֹא) — to enter, arrive safely at destination despite dangers
Why it matters
Ancient cities were walled; entering and exiting were the most vulnerable moments
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 28:6
This covers every transition — not just travel, but every threshold you cross
Common misconceptionThis isn't about literal doorways — it's about every life transition, every beginning and ending being covered by God's protection.
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Verses that echo Deuteronomy 28:6
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 28:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 28:6 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include protection, comprehensive blessing, journey. Notable phrases: blessed when you come in; blessed when you go out. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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