You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 10. Bless, not forgetting to give thanks after meat, as well as to beg God’s blessing before: for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer, 1 Timothy 4:4–5. Menochius.—In all things give thanks, 1 Thes. 5:18. Our Saviour did so at the last supper. Matthew 26:26. At taking the cup, the Jews say, “Blessed be thou, O Lord, who createdst the fruit of the vine.” At the end of the repast, one of the most dignified at table, holding a cup full of wine, says, “Let us bless Him, who has fed us with his goods, and who preserves our life by his goodness;” and all answer, “Blessed be He from whom we have received food and life:” after which a long prayer is recited. Fagius.—In compliance with this custom, our Lord took the cup after supper, and recited ( Bible.) or sung a hymn. Lu. 22:20. Matthew 26:30. Calmet.