Deuteronomy 28:46
Deuteronomy 28:46 in Multiple Translations
These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever.
And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.
and they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.
These things will come on you and on your seed, to be a sign and a wonder for ever;
They will be lasting evidence, visible signs of what happened to you and your descendants.
And they shalbe vpon thee for signes and wonders, and vpon thy seede for euer,
and they have been on thee for a sign and for a wonder, also on thy seed — to the age.
They will be for a sign and for a wonder to you and to your offspring forever.
And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.
And they shall be as signs and wonders on thee, and on thy seed for ever.
“These disasters will warn [DOU] you and your descendants forever about what happens to groups who disobey Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:46
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Deuteronomy 28:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָי֣וּ
בְ/ךָ֔
לְ/א֖וֹת
וּ/לְ/מוֹפֵ֑ת
וּֽ/בְ/זַרְעֲ/ךָ֖
עַד
עוֹלָֽם
וְ/הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
בְ/ךָ֔
Prep | Suff
לְ/א֖וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
sign
Prep | N-cs
וּ/לְ/מוֹפֵ֑ת
môwphêth
H4159
wonder
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וּֽ/בְ/זַרְעֲ/ךָ֖
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:46
וְ/הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְ/ךָ֔
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/א֖וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
"sign"
Prep | N-cs
A miraculous sign or wonder, like a beacon or monument. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It means a signal or token of God's power.
Definition: : miraculous 1) sign, signal 1a) a distinguishing mark 1b) banner 1c) remembrance 1d) miraculous sign 1e) omen 1f) warning 2) token, ensign, standard, miracle, proof
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: mark, miracle, (en-) sign, token. See also: Genesis 1:14; Joshua 2:12; Psalms 65:9.
וּ/לְ/מוֹפֵ֑ת
môwphêth
H4159
"wonder"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word means wonder or miracle, a special display of God's power. It describes a sign or token, like the miracles performed by prophets. The Bible uses it to convey a sense of awe.
Definition: 1) wonder, sign, miracle, portent 1a) wonder (as a special display of God's power) 1b) sign, token (of future event)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: miracle, sign, wonder(-ed at). See also: Exodus 4:21; 2 Chronicles 32:24; Psalms 71:7.
וּֽ/בְ/זַרְעֲ/ךָ֖
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:46
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 28:46 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:46
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:46
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:46
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:46
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:46
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:46
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
44He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail.
45All these curses will come upon you. They will pursue you and overtake you until you are destroyed, since you did not obey the LORD your God and keep the commandments and statutes He gave you.
46These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever.
47Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, 48you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 8:18 | Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 28:37 | You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 14:8 | I will set My face against that man and make him a sign and a proverb; I will cut him off from among My people. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:18 | to make them a ruin, an object of horror and contempt and cursing, as they are to this day—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its kings and officials; |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 29:28 | The LORD uprooted them from their land in His anger, rage, and great wrath, and He cast them into another land, where they are today.’ |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 29:20 | The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven |
| 7 | Ezekiel 23:32–33 | This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup deep and wide. It will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much. You will be filled with drunkenness and grief, with a cup of devastation and desolation, the cup of your sister Samaria. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 19:8 | I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 28:59 | He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 36:20 | And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’ |
Deuteronomy 28:46 Summary
[Deuteronomy 28:46 tells us that the curses that come from disobeying God's commandments will be a sign and a wonder to us and our descendants forever, reminding us of the importance of obedience and faithfulness. This means that our choices have long-term consequences, not just for ourselves, but for our children and future generations. As it says in Psalm 103:17-18, God's love and faithfulness are available to those who fear Him and keep His commandments. By seeking to obey God and follow His ways, we can experience His blessing and provision, rather than His judgment and curses.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the curses mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:46?
The curses in Deuteronomy 28:46 serve as a sign and a wonder to the Israelites and their descendants, reminding them of the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:45 and Leviticus 26:14-39.
How long will these curses last according to Deuteronomy 28:46?
The curses will last forever, affecting not only the current generation but also their descendants, emphasizing the long-term consequences of sin and disobedience, as warned in Exodus 34:7 and Numbers 14:18.
What is the relationship between the curses in Deuteronomy 28:46 and the Israelites' relationship with God?
The curses are a direct result of the Israelites' failure to obey God and keep His commandments, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:45, highlighting the importance of a faithful and obedient relationship with God, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and Joshua 22:5.
Can the curses in Deuteronomy 28:46 be reversed or overcome?
While the curses will have a lasting impact, God's mercy and forgiveness are still available to those who repent and turn back to Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and 1 Kings 8:46-53, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's forgiveness and restoration.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments, and how can I seek His forgiveness and restoration?
- How can I ensure that I am passing on a legacy of faith and obedience to the next generation, rather than a legacy of sin and curses?
- What are some practical ways I can demonstrate my obedience to God's commandments in my daily life, and how can I trust in His faithfulness and provision?
- How can I balance the reality of God's judgment and curses with the truth of His love and mercy, and what does this mean for my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:46
And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder,.... That is, those curses before pronounced, Deuteronomy 27:15, and what follow, should rest and remain upon them, continue with them, and be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:46
Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:46
They shall be, i.e. these curses now mentioned. For a wonder, i.e. signal and wonderful to all that hear of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:46
Deuteronomy 28:46 And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.Ver. 46. For a sign.] Of God’ s heavy displeasure.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:46
15–46. The Curses The opening Deuteronomy 28:15-20, correspond to the blessings in Deuteronomy 28:1-7, except that there are no antitheses to Deuteronomy 28:1 b and Deuteronomy 28:2 b, and that the curse on basket and kneading-bowl precedes that on fruit of thy body, etc. Then the Discourse leaves the limits it had observed in the remainder of the blessings, Deuteronomy 28:8-14, and while here and there it gives the exact contrast of these blessings (cp. Deuteronomy 28:23 f. with Deuteronomy 28:12 a, Deuteronomy 28:25 with Deuteronomy 28:7 b, Deuteronomy 28:37 and Deuteronomy 28:46 with Deuteronomy 28:10, Deuteronomy 28:43 f. with Deuteronomy 28:12 b, Deuteronomy 28:13 a), the rest is a detailed antithesis to the summary blessing in 11; and diseases, calamities to man and beast, failures of seed and harvest, losses of children and property, and even exile, are set forth in detail. The opinion that Deuteronomy 28:26-37 and Deuteronomy 28:41 are later additions is plausible, not because they contain predictions of exile but because they elaborate the rest; and this rest, Deuteronomy 28:21-25 (or 26), Deuteronomy 28:38-40 and Deuteronomy 28:42-46, more nearly corresponds to Deuteronomy 28:8-14. In view of the repeating style of D it is impossible to say whether some even of those vv. are original or expansions; there are no sufficient grounds for the detailed analysis by Steuernagel.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:46
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Love Never Faileth by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truth and wisdom in our inner being. He quotes from Psalm 51, where David asks God to purify him and make him clean. The sp |
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Isaiah Chapter 6 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a vision of the Lord in order to find strength and hope in discouraging times. The vision of the Lord is described |
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Hebrews Sin Dealt With by Billy Strachan | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not weakening the gospel by leaving out the sacrificial work of Christ on the cross and the giving of his blood. The sermon |
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Resurrection, the Hallmark of Sonship by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the resurrection as the foundation of our sonship in Christ. He explains how Jesus, after experiencing abandonment on the Cross, was |
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Coming Up From the Wilderness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the Church of God, represented as a virgin bride of Christ, coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved, Jesus. The wilderness symbolizes th |
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The Centrality of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid illustrations to convey the urgency and gravity of the message. He describes a scenario where a village is about to be engulfed by a breache |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |