Deuteronomy 28:59
Deuteronomy 28:59 in Multiple Translations
He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses.
Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.
then Jehovah will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.
Then the Lord your God will make your punishment, and the punishment of your seed, a thing to be wondered at; great punishments and cruel diseases stretching on through long years.
he will bring down on you and your descendants unbelievable disasters, intense and long-lasting diseases, and terrible and incurable sicknesses.
The the Lord wil make thy plagues wonderfull, and the plagues of thy seede, euen great plagues and of long continuance, and sore diseases, and of long durance.
then hath Jehovah made wonderful thy strokes, and the strokes of thy seed — great strokes, and stedfast, and evil sicknesses, and stedfast.
then the LORD will make your plagues and the plagues of your offspring fearful, even great plagues, and of long duration, and severe sicknesses, and of long duration.
Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and severe sicknesses, and of long continuance.
The Lord shall increase thy plagues, and the plagues of thy seed, plagues great and lasting, infirmities grievous and perpetual.
he will punish you by causing you and your descendants to experience great afflictions and plagues which will last for many years.
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Deuteronomy 28:59 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִפְלָ֤א
יְהוָה֙
אֶת
מַכֹּ֣תְ/ךָ֔
וְ/אֵ֖ת
מַכּ֣וֹת
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
מַכּ֤וֹת
גְּדֹלוֹת֙
וְ/נֶ֣אֱמָנ֔וֹת
וָ/חֳלָיִ֥ם
רָעִ֖ים
וְ/נֶאֱמָנִֽים
וְ/הִפְלָ֤א
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מַכֹּ֣תְ/ךָ֔
makkâh
H4347
wound
N-fp | Suff
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מַכּ֣וֹת
makkâh
H4347
wound
N-fp
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
N-ms | Suff
מַכּ֤וֹת
makkâh
H4347
wound
N-fp
גְּדֹלוֹת֙
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וְ/נֶ֣אֱמָנ֔וֹת
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
Conj | V-Niphal
וָ/חֳלָיִ֥ם
chŏlîy
H2483
sickness
Conj | N-mp
רָעִ֖ים
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
וְ/נֶאֱמָנִֽים
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
Conj | V-Niphal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:59
וְ/הִפְלָ֤א
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מַכֹּ֣תְ/ךָ֔
makkâh
H4347
"wound"
N-fp | Suff
A wound or blow, also referring to carnage, pestilence, or defeat. It can describe physical harm, like a beating, or widespread suffering, like a plague.
Definition: 1) blow, wound, slaughter 1a) blow, stripe 1b) beating, scourging 1c) wound 1d) slaughter 1e) defeat, conquest 1f) plague
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beaten, blow, plague, slaughter, smote, [idiom] sore, stripe, stroke, wound(-ed). See also: Leviticus 26:21; 2 Chronicles 22:6; Psalms 64:8.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מַכּ֣וֹת
makkâh
H4347
"wound"
N-fp
A wound or blow, also referring to carnage, pestilence, or defeat. It can describe physical harm, like a beating, or widespread suffering, like a plague.
Definition: 1) blow, wound, slaughter 1a) blow, stripe 1b) beating, scourging 1c) wound 1d) slaughter 1e) defeat, conquest 1f) plague
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beaten, blow, plague, slaughter, smote, [idiom] sore, stripe, stroke, wound(-ed). See also: Leviticus 26:21; 2 Chronicles 22:6; Psalms 64:8.
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
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.
מַכּ֤וֹת
makkâh
H4347
"wound"
N-fp
A wound or blow, also referring to carnage, pestilence, or defeat. It can describe physical harm, like a beating, or widespread suffering, like a plague.
Definition: 1) blow, wound, slaughter 1a) blow, stripe 1b) beating, scourging 1c) wound 1d) slaughter 1e) defeat, conquest 1f) plague
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beaten, blow, plague, slaughter, smote, [idiom] sore, stripe, stroke, wound(-ed). See also: Leviticus 26:21; 2 Chronicles 22:6; Psalms 64:8.
גְּדֹלוֹת֙
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/נֶ֣אֱמָנ֔וֹת
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
Conj | V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
וָ/חֳלָיִ֥ם
chŏlîy
H2483
"sickness"
Conj | N-mp
This word describes sickness or disease in the Bible, often causing grief or anxiety. It is used in Proverbs and Isaiah to describe physical and emotional suffering.
Definition: sickness
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: disease, grief, (is) sick(-ness). See also: Deuteronomy 7:15; 2 Chronicles 21:19; Psalms 41:4.
רָעִ֖ים
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וְ/נֶאֱמָנִֽים
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
Conj | V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:59
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- Deuteronomy 28:59 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:59
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:59
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:59
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:59
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:59
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:59
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
57the afterbirth that comes from between her legs and the children she bears, because she will secretly eat them for lack of anything else in the siege and distress that your enemy will inflict on you within your gates.
58If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name—the LORD your God—
59He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses.
60He will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you. 61The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Mark 13:19 | For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 28:46 | These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever. |
| 3 | Daniel 9:12 | You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 16:3–4 | So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.” |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 31:17–18 | On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’ And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods. |
| 6 | Lamentations 4:12 | The kings of the earth did not believe, nor any people of the world, that an enemy or a foe could enter the gates of Jerusalem. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 9:7–9 | then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD their God who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, the LORD has brought all this disaster upon them.’” |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 32:26 | I would have said that I would cut them to pieces and blot out their memory from mankind, |
| 9 | Lamentations 1:12 | Is this nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around and see! Is there any sorrow like mine, which was inflicted on me, which the LORD made me suffer on the day of His fierce anger? |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:22 | For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. |
Deuteronomy 28:59 Summary
Deuteronomy 28:59 tells us that if we disobey God's commands, He will bring severe punishments upon us, including extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. This is not because God is cruel, but because He is holy and just, and He desires our obedience and reverence, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:58 and Exodus 20:1-17. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God's discipline is always motivated by His love for us, and is intended to bring us back to a place of repentance and obedience, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11 and Revelation 3:19. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can learn to obey Him and avoid these punishments, and instead, experience His blessings and mercy, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and Psalm 103:17-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean by 'extraordinary disasters' in Deuteronomy 28:59?
The phrase 'extraordinary disasters' refers to severe and unusual calamities that God will bring upon those who disobey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:59, and is a fulfillment of the covenant curses for disobedience, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Leviticus 26:14-39.
Are the 'severe and lasting plagues' mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:59 limited to physical diseases?
While the Bible does not explicitly state the nature of these plagues, it can be inferred from Deuteronomy 28:59 and other passages like Exodus 15:26 and Psalm 38:3 that they can include both physical and spiritual afflictions, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
How does Deuteronomy 28:59 relate to God's character and sovereignty?
Deuteronomy 28:59 demonstrates God's sovereignty and holiness, as He is a God who will not tolerate disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:58 and Isaiah 6:1-5, and will bring judgment upon those who refuse to obey Him, highlighting the importance of reverence and obedience, as emphasized in Proverbs 1:7 and Romans 11:22.
What is the purpose of God bringing 'terrible and chronic sicknesses' upon His people?
The purpose of God bringing such afflictions, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:59, is to discipline and correct His people, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11 and Proverbs 3:11-12, and to bring them back to a place of repentance and obedience, highlighting the importance of humility and surrender, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6-7 and James 4:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be disobeying God's commands, and how can I begin to repent and obey Him?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of trials and afflictions, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:59 and Romans 8:28?
- In what ways can I demonstrate reverence and obedience to God in my daily life, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 28:58 and Matthew 22:37-40?
- What are some ways I can care for and support those who are suffering from physical or spiritual afflictions, as seen in Galatians 6:2 and Matthew 25:31-46?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:59
Then the Lord will make thy plagues wonderful,.... Visible, remarkable, distinguishable, and astonishing to all that see them: and the plagues of thy seed; for they were to continue, as they have
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:59
Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:59
Deuteronomy 28:59 Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, [even] great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.Ver. 59. And of long continuance.] So that thy living shall be no better than to lie a-dying.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:59
(58, 59) See Note on Deuteronomy 25:2-3. This glorious and fearful name, the Lord thy God.—The first Note of the Decalogue is here referred to, as the great curse of the Law draws to its close. It is no light matter when the Almighty says to any people or to any person, “I am Jehovah thy God.” They who are His must obey Him, love Him, and acknowledge Him. He will not be mocked. Never did He in all history “assay to go and take Him a nation” from the midst of other nations as he took Israel. Hence these tremendous consequences. Of long continuance.—Eighteen hundred years have they lasted, and seem to be breaking out afresh now (1882) as though they were in full force. “To chastise thee permanently is their mission” (Rashi).
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:59
59. plagues] As in Deuteronomy 28:61, Deuteronomy 29:22 (21), Leviticus 26:21. In Deuteronomy 25:3 the word is used of stripes. In Deuteronomy 26:8 another word is used for plague. wonderful] Extraordinary or exceptional. of long continuance] Lit. faithful, sure, assured, usually in a moral sense; but in 1 Samuel 25:28 of an assured house or dynasty; and in Isaiah 33:6, Jeremiah 15:18 (of unfailing waters). Cp. below Deuteronomy 28:66.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:59
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K-475 Last Days Tumult by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining joy and praising God even in the midst of adversity. He uses the example of Paul and Silas in the book of Acts, |
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Lord Jesus, Come Quickly, Come Soon! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the urgency of longing for Jesus' return, as expressed in Revelation 22:7 and 22:12, where Christ promises to come quickly and reward each according to t |
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Worldly Affections Destructive of Love to God by Edward Manning | Greek Word Studies for a sermon on the term 'ktizo' which means to bring something into existence or call it into being, emphasizing God's creativity in creating all things and the |
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Esther 1:1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing trepidation about attending a conference due to the abundance of food and treats. He then shares a personal experience that motivat |
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The Implosion of America by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three principles that lead to a nation's downfall and destruction. The first principle is the absence of spiritual leadership in the church, w |
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Fellowship With God by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the importance of fellowship with God, emphasizing the need for a deep knowledge of God through the gospel and the Holy Spirit's teaching. This knowledge le |
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His and His Alone by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker addresses various topics such as the influence of media, the importance of reading the New Testament, and the power of one individual to make a differen |