28And it will happen if you listen diligently to the voice ofHerryour God to keep and do all his commandments that I command you today, that theHerryour God will exalt you above all the peoples of the earth:
2And all these blessings will come upon you and reach you if you listen to the voice ofHerryour God.
3Blessed are you in the city and blessed are you in the field.
4Blessed be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land and the fruit of your livestock, the litter of your livestock and the flock of your sheep.
5Blessed be your basket and your storehouse.
6Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed when you go out.
7ÖHerrthey will cause your enemies who rise up against you to be struck down in your face; One way they will come out against you, and seven ways they will flee from you.
8ÖHerrhe will bid thee blessing in thy barns, and in all that thou layest his hand on; and he will bless you in the land that heHerryour god gives you
9ÖHerra holy people will rise up, as he swore to you, if you keep the commandments of GodHerryour God, and walk in his ways.
10And all the people of the earth will see that you are called by the name ofHerr🇧🇷 and they will fear you.
11It's atHerrwill make you rich in goods, in the fruit of your body, and in the fruit of your cattle, and in the fruit of your land, in the land thatHerrswore to your fathers to give it to you.
12ÖHerrhe will open to you his good treasure, the heavens, to give your land rain in its season and to bless all the works of your hands; and you will lend to many nations and not borrow.
13It's atHerrhe will make you the head, not the tail; and you will only be above and not below; if you want to hear the commandments ofHerryour God, whom I command you today to keep and do:
14And you shall not deviate from any of the words that I command you today, neither to the right nor to the left, and follow other gods to serve them.
fifteenBut it will happen if you don't listen to the voice of theHerryour God, be careful to do all his commandments and statutes that I command you today; that all these curses will come upon you and catch up with you:
16Curse you in the city and curse you in the field.
17Cursed be your basket and your storehouse.
18Cursed be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land, the litter of your cattle and the flocks of your sheep.
19Cursed are you if you come in and cursed if you go out.
20ÖHerrhe will send curse, anger, and rebuke upon you in all you try to do, until you are annihilated and perish swiftly; because of your evil deeds that you left me with.
21ÖHerrHe will let the plague plague you until it wipes you out of the land you are going to possess.
22ÖHerrhe will strike you with tuberculosis, and with fever, and with sores, and with extreme burning, and with a sword, and with explosions, and with mildew; and they will haunt you until you die.
23And your sky that is over your head will be bronze, and the earth that is under you will be iron.
24ÖHerrhe will turn the rain of your land to dust and dust; will fall on you from heaven until you are destroyed.
25ÖHerrI'll make sure you're beaten by your enemies; You will come out against them one way and flee from them seven ways; and you will be transferred to all the kingdoms of the earth.
26And your carcass will be for food for all the birds of the air and for all the beasts of the earth, and no one will drive them away.
27ÖHerrhe will smite you with the scabs of Egypt, and with the scabs, and with the scabs, and with the scabs, and with the scabs from which you cannot be healed.
28ÖHerrwill strike you with madness and blindness and astonishment of heart:
29And you will grope at noon as the blind grope in the dark, and you will not prosper in your ways; and you will only be oppressed and besieged forever, and no one will save you.
30You will marry a woman, and another man will lie with her; you shall build a house, but not dwell in it; You shall plant a vineyard and not pick its grapes.
31Your ox shall be slaughtered in your sight, and you shall not eat of it; your donkey will be forcibly removed from your face and will not be returned to you; your sheep shall be given to your enemies, and you will not have to redeem them.
32Your sons and your daughters will be given to another people, and your eyes will see them, and they will fail for them all day; and there will be no power in your hand.
33The fruit of your land and all your labor will eat up a nation you never knew; and you shall only be oppressed and crushed forever:
34So that you get angry at the sight of your eyes that you will see.
35ÖHerrhe will strike you in the knees and legs, with a wound that will not heal from the soles of the feet to the top of the head.
36ÖHerrit will bring you and your king whom you shall set over you to a people which neither you nor your fathers have known; and there you shall serve other gods, wood and stone.
37And you shall be a wonder, a proverb, and a taunt among all peoplesHerrwill guide you
38You will bring much seed into the field and reap little; for the locust will eat it up.
39You will plant vineyards and till them, but you will not drink the wine and you will not harvest the grapes; for the worms will eat them.
40You shall have olive trees in all your borders, but you shall not anoint yourself with oil; for your olive tree will bear its fruit.
41You will beget sons and daughters, but you will not enjoy them; for they will go into captivity.
42All your trees and the fruits of your land will be eaten by locusts.
43The stranger that is within you will rise far above you; and you will descend very deep.
44He will lend you and you will not lend him; he will be the head and you will be the tail.
45Besides, all these curses will come upon you and will pursue and overtake you until you are destroyed; because you didn't listen to the voice ofHerryour God to keep his commandments and statutes which he commanded you:
46And they will be a sign and a wonder upon you and upon your seed forever.
47Because you didn't serveHerryour God with joy and gladness of heart over the fullness of all things;
48Therefore thou shalt serve thy enemies, theHerrwill send against you in hunger and thirst and in nakedness and in want of everything; and he will put an iron yoke on your neck until he destroys you.
49ÖHerrThey will bring against you a people from afar, from the ends of the earth, swift as the flight of an eagle; a nation whose language you do not understand;
50A fierce-faced nation, neither looking at the person of the old nor showing favor to the young:
51And he will eat of the fruit of your cattle and of the fruit of your land until you are destroyed; who will not leave you wheat, or brandy, or oil, or your oxen, or flocks, or flocks, until he has destroyed you.
52And he will besiege you in all your gates, until your high and strong walls in which you have trusted fall in all your land; and will besiege you in all your gates throughout your landHerryour god gave you
53And you shall eat of the fruit of your womb, the flesh of your sons and your daughtersHerryour God has given you in siege and in need, with which your enemies will oppress you.
54So the man among you who is tender and very tender will be angry with his brother and with the wife of his breast and with the rest of his children whom he leaves behind:
55lest he give any of them the flesh of his children that he eats; for he will have nothing left in the siege and in the distress with which your enemies press against you in all your gates.
56The tender and tender woman among you, who does not dare to put the sole of her foot on the ground out of tenderness and tenderness, her eyes will be angry at the husband of her breast and at her son and at her daughter,
57and for her offspring that come forth from between her feet, and for the children that she shall bear;
58Unless you are careful to keep all the words of this law written in this book, to fear that glorious and terrible name,the Lord your God;
59Then theHerrhe will make your plagues wonderful and the plagues of your seed, even great plagues and long lasting, and severe diseases and long lasting.
60Besides, he will bring upon you all the plagues of Egypt that you fear; and they will cling to you.
61Every sickness and every plague that is not written in the book of this law will also be themHerrwill come upon you until you are destroyed.
62And ye shall be few in number, while ye are like the stars of heaven to multitudes; because you didn't want to obey her voiceHerryour God.
63And it will happen like thatHerrI was happy to do you good and increase you; then theHerrwill rejoice over you, destroy you and bring you to naught; and you will be torn out of the land where you are going to possess it.
64It's atHerrthey will scatter you among all nations, from one end of the earth to the other; and there you will serve other gods, which neither you nor your fathers knew, wood and stone.
65And among these peoples you will not find rest, nor will the soles of your feet find rest; but theHerrthere will give you a trembling heart, dwindling eyes and melancholy:
66And your life will doubt before you; and you will fear day and night and will not be sure of your life:
67In the morning you will say: If only God were just! and in the evening you will say: I wish it were in the morning! by the fear of your heart, which you will dread, and by the sight of your eyes, which you will see.
68It's atHerrI will take you back to Egypt in ships just as I told you, you will never see it again; and there you will be sold to your enemies as slaves, male and female, and no one will buy you.
FAQs
What is Deuteronomy 28 saying? ›
The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in his ways. Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will fear you.
How should a woman dress according to the Bible KJV? ›[5] The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
What are the blessings that come with obedience? ›President Monson teaches us about the many blessings we can receive by being obedient, including strength, knowledge, joy, and peace. Consider asking those you teach how they've been blessed by keeping commandments.
What Bible verse says shall come to pass? ›Deuteronomy 28:1-14 In-Context
1 "Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.
The very first thing that I would like to look at, regarding these many blessings, is found in Deuteronomy 28:2. The Lord through Moses said, “And all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you.” This literally means that the blessings of the Lord will be so abundant, that they will chase us down.
What is Psalms 28 talking about? ›This psalm is again simply titled “A Psalm of David.” It shows David the son of Jesse once again crying out to God, and praising Him for the hearing and answering of his prayer.
Does a woman need to cover her hair in the Bible? ›But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
How does God want us to dress? ›1 Peter 3:3-4 - Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 5.
What does the Bible say about the hair of a woman? ›His point was the importance of subjection to God's authority (1 Corinthians 11:4-5). “But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering” Paul wrote (verse 15). Notice that he calls the long hair of a woman her “covering.” The Greek word for covering in this verse means veil.
What are the 4 blessings? ›The Four Blessings - an exemplary life is defined by: Virtue, Longevity, Prosperity and Good Health. Use this symbol to enhance these four attributes in all areas of your life.
What are the 7 blessings of God? ›
In this book Munsey explains how, not only the Israelites, but believers today—nearly 3,500 years after the day of fasting, prayer, and offering began—can claim the seven specific, supernatural atonement blessings that are promised in Joel 2: • A Double Portion • Financial Abundance • Restoration • Miracles • God's ...
What is the fruit of obedience? ›We are called to obedience to remain in union with God. The unity we have with Christ ultimately leads to a life of happiness. Happiness with God is our intended final end. If we persevere in obedience out of love for the Father, he will reward us with the fruit of obedience: eternal life united with him.
What the Bible says about old things passing away? ›2Cor. 5 Verses 14 to 21
[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Ezekiel 24:14 (ESV) God said, “I am the Lord. I have spoken; it shall come to pass; I will do it. I will not go back; I will not spare; I will not relent; according to your ways and your deeds you will be judged, declares the Lord God.”
What does God mean by take up your cross? ›To "take up our cross," however, means to lay our strengths aside. It means to lay our "ego strength" aside. Taking up our cross means, instead, picking up those weaknesses that we so often try to run away from in life.
What does Deuteronomy 28 verse 1 mean? ›The message inherent in The Promise of God is that when we obey His command to put Him first (to set Him high, above all other things in our lives and treasure Him as our first cause, our Creator) then the blessings in our lives will become so powerful that they will overtake us. We will not be able to escape them!
What does it mean to commit your works to the Lord and your thoughts will be established? ›It means taking our successes, failures, plans, and questions to God in prayer every single day—not just “the big stuff”. It means seeking out answers from God through the Bible and trusted Godly counsel that help us make decisions based on what is in line with God's will.
What does Deuteronomy 28 3 mean? ›Deuteronomy 28:3 In-Context
1 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.
My help cometh from the Lord..." always come to mind. The majesty and grandeur of that setting is overwhelming. My help doesn't come from the mountains but from the creator of those mountains. God's power supersedes all that we can imagine and overwhelms the challenges and problems we face.
What does it mean to condemn every tongue that rises against you? ›Meaning that you will be able to rely on God's hand to lift you up out of the trouble that you are in, or He will cause the trouble to turn around for good (Rom 8:28). 'And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn' – Now doesn't that just sound great?
What does it mean to run and not grow weary? ›
Isaiah 40:31 contains a great promise of strength for the weary: “they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” This promises a supernaturally renewed strength—a strength that would compare to mounting ...
What does the Bible say about hair care? ›Ezekiel 44:20
20 “ 'They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but they are to keep the hair of their heads trimmed.
1 Peter 3:3-4. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
What is God fearing clothes? ›Fear of God is an independent American luxury fashion label, founded in 2013 in Los Angeles by Jerry Lorenzo. Crafting timeless, wearable garments, the brand's distinct interpretation of the American expression has become an emblem of contemporary culture.
Can you wear jeans to church? ›Can you wear jeans to church? The answer is yes, you can wear jeans to church. Stay in the realm of straight-cut, mid- or high-rise, dark-wash denim. Then pretty them up with two layers on top and a nice pair of shoes.
Does God care what clothes we wear? ›The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” When you read the Bible, we come across a selfless concept of what we usually think when we're going to choose an outfit.
Why is hair important to God? ›The significance of hair is woven throughout the Old and New testaments. In ancient Israel, hair signified important features of identity with respect to gender, ethnicity and holiness, said Susan Niditch, author of, “My brother Esau is a Hairy Man: Hair and Identity in Ancient Israel.”
What does facial hair symbolize in the Bible? ›Donald Krillbill, author, lecturer and educator in Anabaptist faiths tells SBS the reasons Amish men grow beards are two-fold: in reference to the old testament where beards were worn as a sign of wisdom and godliness, and secondly as God's intention during creation to make a distinction between man and women.
Should a woman cover her head to pray KJV? ›[5] But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. [6] For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
What are the 5 gifts of God? ›- The gift of the Holy Spirit.
- The gift of faith.
- The gift of forgiveness.
- The gift of the church, and.
- The gift of heaven.
What are the 6 gifts from God? ›
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Here are Six Gifts God Gives to His Children:
- The Gift of Forgiveness & The Holy Spirit. ...
- The Gift of a Spiritual Gift. ...
- The Gift of Salvation. ...
- The Gift of Jesus. ...
- The Gift of Eternal Life.
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the book of Isaiah, and much commented upon by patristic authors. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
What is God's greatest blessing? ›As far as God was concerned, the greatest blessing he could give man was deliverance from the grip of sin through the ministry of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the angel said to Joseph concerning Mary's unborn child: “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20-21).
What is the first blessing of God? ›Blessings from God to Man. The first blessing from God to man appears in the first chapter of Genesis (1:28): “God blessed them and God said to them, “Be fertile and increase, fill the earth and master it.” 1.
What is the numbers 6 blessing called? ›Fun Facts: In ancient times, God through Moses instructed Aaron and his sons to give this blessing to God's people. Aaron and his sons served God's people as priests, thus the name priestly blessing. This blessing is still used today by both Christians and Jews. Dr.
What is the fruit that God wants us to bear? ›It is the fruit of Christian character. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (ESV) These are the qualities of Christian or Christlike character.
What three things come through obedience to God's word? ›The rewards for obedience are clear:
You will be blessed where ever you go. Your children will be blessed. God will protect you.
By obeying in all things, even the mundane, you are showing God that you are willing and able to obey whatever he asks of you. “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.
Will we be reunited with loved ones in heaven? ›The reunion of believing loved ones
When Paul writes to believers who grieve the loss of a loved one, he offers them this comfort: “We who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:17, emphasis mine).
HAVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SPOUSES, LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN
A. Yes to both. The reunion will take place, but not as husband and wife. We learn this in Jesus' explanation to the Sadducees: "When people rise from death, there will be no marriage.
What does the Bible say about our deceased loved ones? ›
There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. “Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Do you go to heaven as soon as you pass? ›We enter heaven immediately upon our death, or our souls sleep until the second coming of Christ and the accompanying resurrection.
How does God watch over us? ›Second, He is “watching over us”. That means Yahweh, our personal protector, is taking care of us. He is providing for us, He is protecting us. Nothing we will ever encounter in the world we live in will dilute his grace in our lives.
How do you carry the cross in your daily life? ›To carry your cross, means to fully put your trust in God amid the storms and battles in your life. It means that although you may be in an extremely difficult or painful situation, you always trust that God is with you in the midst of your suffering. As Christians, we try to live our life according to the will of God.
How do you cross yourself? ›To “cross yourself,” take your right hand and put your thumb, index, and middle finger together. In Western Christianity, you then touch your forehead, the center of your chest, your left shoulder, and your right shoulder. In Eastern (Orthodox) churches, you touch your right shoulder before your left shoulder.
How do you pick up your cross daily? ›Set Time Aside to Study The Bible
Another way to take up your cross daily is to set time aside to study the Lord's Word. There are many benefits to study the Bible. It allows you to grow in your relationship with God, and it prepares you for living in the world.
God promises to restore them and says, “Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.”2 This is to happen after their repentance and restoration; God's spirit will descend upon all people before the day of the Lord comes (Joel 2:32).
What do the chapters in Deuteronomy 28 30 speak about? ›What do chapters Deuteronomy 28-30 speak about? The sharp contrast between those who obey God and those who do not.
What is the message of Exodus 28? ›The message engraved on Aaron's turban is a reminder that Aaron is set apart as God's holy servant, representing the Israelites before God (that is, he bears the people's guilt in God's presence and bears God's blessing back to the people).
What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 28 43? ›Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:43
If we do not keep God's commandments, we not only come short of the blessing promised, but we lay ourselves under the curse, which includes all misery, as the blessing all happiness. Observe the justice of this curse. It is not a curse causeless, or for some light cause.
What is the difference between dreams and visions? ›
Dreams are drifts of the imagination, as if one imaginary clouds in the sky. Visions are scripted efforts to effect change. They occur personally and organizationally.
What is prophetic visitation? ›Prophetic visitation is the Holy Spirit solution to the world problems. Prophetic visitation is not new but always it has been the way the Holy Spirit doing things. God visited Noah, Abraham, Moses and the people of Israel. God visited his people during the time of his Son, Jesus Christ.
Who are called blessed for they will inherit the land? ›Although most people know that Jesus says 'Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth' (Matthew 5:5), not as many people know that, in saying this, Jesus was echoing something from the Psalms: 'But the meek shall inherit the earth' (37:11).
What does it mean to be set apart by God? ›Having been set apart for the work of the Lord, we must, in a manner of speaking, set ourselves apart from the world to the work of the Lord's kingdom. By being set apart, we promise to consecrate a portion of our time and talents to magnify our callings.
What does it mean to commit our works to the Lord? ›It means taking our successes, failures, plans, and questions to God in prayer every single day—not just “the big stuff”. It means seeking out answers from God through the Bible and trusted Godly counsel that help us make decisions based on what is in line with God's will. This is committing to God.
Why did God chose shepherds to hear this message? ›God saw the shepherds as a group who would be honest messengers. The angels' message to them was, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10). In their time, shepherds were known as people who were honest and straightforward. Their words did not mean authority, but meant truth.
What does it mean to carry my own cross and follow Him? ›To carry your cross, means to fully put your trust in God amid the storms and battles in your life. It means that although you may be in an extremely difficult or painful situation, you always trust that God is with you in the midst of your suffering. As Christians, we try to live our life according to the will of God.
What does it mean that he who endures to the end will be saved? ›Jesus Christ assured us that “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” To endure means “to remain firm in a commitment to be true to the commandments of God despite temptation, opposition, and adversity.”
What does it mean to return to the Lord with all your heart? ›And so he asks us to return to him with all our hearts. He asks us to examine our hearts and bring to Confession anything we find there that keeps us separated from him. He promises that as we do, our guilt will fall away. Even better, we'll find the peace and confidence that come when we encounter the mercy of God.
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your strength? ›It means that when we're using all that energy in our vocation, or in school, we're doing it because it is pleasing to God to make the most of our abilities for Him. We are loving God with all of our abilities, with all of our being…with all of our strength. © 2022 Right From The Heart Ministries.