King James Bible
"When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee."
This condition describes physical satisfaction after a meal, marking the transition from wilderness dependence on manna to agricultural abundance in the Promised Land. The timing—after satisfaction rather than in need—tests whether Israel will remember God in prosperity. Moses commands active thanksgiving as a religious duty, not merely a suggestion. The Hebrew word for 'bless' (barak) implies acknowledging God as the source of all provision, countering the human tendency to forget divine grace when comfortable. The blessing specifically recognizes the land as God's gift, not Israel's achievement through military might or agricultural skill. This phrase anchors gratitude in the covenant promise, reminding Israel that their prosperity flows from God's faithfulness to Abraham.