Deuteronomy 28:61

Deuteronomy 28:61 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed.

King James Version KJV

Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.

American Standard Version ASV

Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will Jehovah bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And all the diseases and the pains not recorded in the book of this law will the Lord send on you till your destruction is complete.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord will also give you every sickness and disease, even those not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And euery sickenesse, and euery plague, which is not written in the booke of this Lawe, will the Lord heape vpon thee, vntill thou be destroyed.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

also every sickness and every stroke which is not written in the book of this law; Jehovah doth cause them to go up upon thee till thou art destroyed,

World English Bible WEB

Also every sickness and every plague which is not written in the book of this law, the LORD will bring them on you until you are destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Also every sickness, and every plague which is not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou art destroyed.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Moreover the Lord will bring upon thee all the diseases, and plagues, that are not written in the volume of this law till he consume thee:

Translation for Translators T4T

He will also cause you to experience many other sicknesses and diseases that I have not talked about in these laws, until you all will die.

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Deuteronomy 28:61 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB גַּ֤ם כָּל חֳלִי֙ וְ/כָל מַכָּ֔ה אֲשֶׁר֙ לֹ֣א כָת֔וּב בְּ/סֵ֖פֶר הַ/תּוֹרָ֣ה הַ/זֹּ֑את יַעְלֵ֤/ם יְהוָה֙ עָלֶ֔י/ךָ עַ֖ד הִשָּׁמְדָֽ/ךְ

גַּ֤ם gam H1571 also DirObjM

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

חֳלִי֙ chŏlîy H2483 sickness N-ms

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

מַכָּ֔ה makkâh H4347 wound N-fs

אֲשֶׁר֙ ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

כָת֔וּב kâthab H3789 to write V-Qal-Inf-c

בְּ/סֵ֖פֶר çêpher H5612 scroll Prep | N-ms

הַ/תּוֹרָ֣ה tôwrâh H8451 instruction Art | N-fs

הַ/זֹּ֑את zôʼth H2063 this Art | Pron

יַעְלֵ֤/ם ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

עָלֶ֔י/ךָ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

עַ֖ד ʻad H5704 till Prep

הִשָּׁמְדָֽ/ךְ shâmad H8045 to destroy V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:61

גַּ֤ם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike

Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

חֳלִי֙ chŏlîy H2483 "sickness" N-ms

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.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

מַכָּ֔ה makkâh H4347 "wound" N-fs

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.

אֲשֶׁר֙ ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

כָת֔וּב kâthab H3789 "to write" V-Qal-Inf-c

To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.

Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)

Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.

בְּ/סֵ֖פֶר çêpher H5612 "scroll" Prep | N-ms

This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.

Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')

Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.

הַ/תּוֹרָ֣ה tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" Art | N-fs

The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.

Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.

הַ/זֹּ֑את zôʼth H2063 "this" Art | Pron

This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how

Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.

יַעְלֵ֤/ם ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself

Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.

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.

עָלֶ֔י/ךָ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

עַ֖ד 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.

הִשָּׁמְדָֽ/ךְ shâmad H8045 "to destroy" V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff

The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.

Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:61

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Deuteronomy 28:61 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:61
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:61
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:61
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:61
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:61
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:61

Context — The Curses of Disobedience

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.

62You who were as numerous as the stars in the sky will be left few in number, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God. 63Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so also it will please Him to annihilate you and destroy you. And you will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Deuteronomy 4:25–26	After you have children and grandchildren and you have been in the land a long time, if you then act corruptly and make an idol of any form—doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God and provoking Him to anger— I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. You will not live long upon it, but will be utterly destroyed.

Deuteronomy 28:61 Summary

This verse is saying that if we disobey God, He will allow many bad things to happen to us, including sicknesses and plagues that are not even listed in the Bible, until we are destroyed. This is a serious warning to obey God's commandments, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:61. However, it's also important to remember that God is a loving and merciful God, who desires to have a personal relationship with us, as seen in John 3:16. By seeking to know and obey God, we can avoid these punishments and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Psalm 37:4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the LORD to bring every sickness and plague not recorded in the Book of the Law?

This means that God will allow punishments to come upon His people that are not even listed in the Book of the Law, as a result of their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:61 and also in Leviticus 26:16, which warns of similar punishments for disobedience.

Is this verse only talking about physical sicknesses or can it also refer to spiritual sicknesses?

While the verse does mention physical sicknesses, it can also be understood to refer to spiritual sicknesses, such as a hardness of heart or a lack of faith, as seen in Matthew 13:15, where Jesus talks about the hardness of heart that can lead to spiritual blindness.

How can we avoid these punishments and instead live a life pleasing to God?

To avoid these punishments, we must obey the voice of the LORD our God, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:62, and follow His commandments, as outlined in the Book of the Law, and also seek a personal relationship with Him, as encouraged in John 17:3, where Jesus says that eternal life is knowing God.

What is the ultimate goal of these punishments, according to the Bible?

The ultimate goal of these punishments is not to destroy us, but to bring us back to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-3, where it is written that if we return to the LORD our God, He will restore our fortunes and have compassion on us.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can examine my own heart to see if I am obedient to God's commandments, and what areas of my life need improvement?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I am facing difficult circumstances or punishments, as seen in Romans 8:28?
In what ways can I seek to know God more intimately and follow His voice, as encouraged in John 10:27?
What are some practical steps I can take to obey God's commandments and avoid the punishments mentioned in this verse, such as reading and meditating on Scripture, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:61

Also every sickness and every plague which [is] not written in the book of this law,.... Which is not here mentioned or threatened; and it suggests, that whatsoever sickness or disease that could be

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:61

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 28:61

Deuteronomy 28:61 Also every sickness, and every plague, which [is] not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.Ver. 61. Which is not written.] God hath treasuries of plagues, such as were never yet read of. Few years but bring forth new diseases, such as puzzle the best physicians.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:61

(61) Every sickness and every plague (or “smiting;” Heb., Makkah) which is not written.—Well might the Apostle write, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:61

61. every sickness, etc.] Cp. Jeremiah 6:7. the book of this law] Heb. this Tôrah (see Deuteronomy 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:9) Elsewhere (Deuteronomy 29:21 (20), Deuteronomy 30:10, Deuteronomy 31:26, Joshua 1:8) this book of the law. until thou be destroyed] Deuteronomy 28:20; Deuteronomy 28:24; Deuteronomy 28:45; Deuteronomy 28:51.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:61

	Sermon	Description
	The Suffering of Israel by John F. Walvoord	John F. Walvoord preaches about the predicted suffering of Israel as a major aspect of Biblical prophecy, highlighting the paradox of a chosen nation destined for suffering due to

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