Deuteronomy 28:63

Deuteronomy 28:63 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Just 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.

King James Version KJV

And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.

American Standard Version ASV

And it shall come to pass, that, as Jehovah rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you, so Jehovah will rejoice over you to cause you to perish, and to destroy you; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest in to possess it.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And as the Lord took delight in doing you good and increasing you, so the Lord will take pleasure in cutting you off and causing your destruction, and you will be uprooted from the land which you are about to take as your heritage.

Free Bible Version FBV

In the same way as he wanted to make you prosperous and increase in number, so now he will wipe you out and destroy you. You will be uprooted from the country you are going in to own.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And as the Lord hath reioyced ouer you, to doe you good, and to multiply you, so he will reioyce ouer you, to destroy you, and bring you to nought, and ye shalbe rooted out of the land, whither thou goest to possesse it.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And it hath been, as Jehovah hath rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you, so doth Jehovah rejoice over you to destroy you, and to lay you waste; and ye have been pulled away from off the ground whither thou art going in to possess it;

World English Bible WEB

It will happen that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you, so the LORD will rejoice over you to cause you to perish and to destroy you. You will be plucked from the land that you are going in to possess.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to naught; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And as the Lord rejoiced upon you before doing good to you, and multiplying you: so he shall rejoice destroying and bringing you to nought, so that you shall be taken away from the land which thou shalt go in to possess.

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh was very happy to do good things for you and to cause you to become very numerous, but now he will be happy to ruin you and get rid of you. Those of you who do not die from these plagues will be snatched away from the land that you will soon be entering to possess.

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Deuteronomy 28:63 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ֠/הָיָה כַּ/אֲשֶׁר שָׂ֨שׂ יְהוָ֜ה עֲלֵי/כֶ֗ם לְ/הֵיטִ֣יב אֶתְ/כֶם֮ וּ/לְ/הַרְבּ֣וֹת אֶתְ/כֶם֒ כֵּ֣ן יָשִׂ֤ישׂ יְהוָה֙ עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם לְ/הַאֲבִ֥יד אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם וּ/לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יד אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם וְ/נִסַּחְתֶּם֙ מֵ/עַ֣ל הָֽ/אֲדָמָ֔ה אֲשֶׁר אַתָּ֥ה בָא שָׁ֖מָּ/ה לְ/רִשְׁתָּֽ/הּ

וְ֠/הָיָה hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-3ms

כַּ/אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Prep | Rel

שָׂ֨שׂ sûws H7797 to rejoice V-Qal-Perf-3ms

יְהוָ֜ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

עֲלֵי/כֶ֗ם ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

לְ/הֵיטִ֣יב yâṭab H3190 be good Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

אֶתְ/כֶם֮ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

וּ/לְ/הַרְבּ֣וֹת râbâh H7235 to multiply Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

אֶתְ/כֶם֒ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 right Part

יָשִׂ֤ישׂ sûws H7797 to rejoice V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

לְ/הַאֲבִ֥יד ʼâbad H6 to perish Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

וּ/לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יד shâmad H8045 to destroy Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

וְ/נִסַּחְתֶּם֙ nâçach H5255 to pull Conj | V-Niphal-2mp

מֵ/עַ֣ל ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Prep

הָֽ/אֲדָמָ֔ה ʼădâmâh H127 land Art | N-fs

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

אַתָּ֥ה ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

בָא bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal

שָׁ֖מָּ/ה shâm H8033 there Adv | Suff

לְ/רִשְׁתָּֽ/הּ yârash H3423 to possess Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:63

וְ֠/הָיָה hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

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.

כַּ/אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Prep | 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.

שָׂ֨שׂ sûws H7797 "to rejoice" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to feel joyful or cheerful, like a bright and happy feeling. It appears in the Bible when people are celebrating or giving thanks. In the KJV, it is often translated as 'rejoice' or 'be glad'.

Definition: 1) to exult, rejoice 1a) (Qal) to exult, display joy

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be glad, [idiom] greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice. See also: Deuteronomy 28:63; Isaiah 61:10; Psalms 19:6.

יְהוָ֜ה 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.

עֲלֵי/כֶ֗ם 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.

לְ/הֵיטִ֣יב yâṭab H3190 "be good" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.

Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right

Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.

אֶתְ/כֶם֮ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

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.

וּ/לְ/הַרְבּ֣וֹת râbâh H7235 "to multiply" Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.

Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)

Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.

אֶתְ/כֶם֒ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

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.

כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 "right" Part

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.

יָשִׂ֤ישׂ sûws H7797 "to rejoice" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

Definition: 1) to exult, rejoice 1a) (Qal) to exult, display joy

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be glad, [idiom] greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice. See also: Deuteronomy 28:63; Isaiah 61:10; Psalms 19:6.

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.

עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם 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.

לְ/הַאֲבִ֥יד ʼâbad H6 "to perish" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.

Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)

Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.

אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

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.

וּ/לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יד shâmad H8045 "to destroy" Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

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.

אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

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.

וְ/נִסַּחְתֶּם֙ nâçach H5255 "to pull" Conj | V-Niphal-2mp

This word means to pull or tear something away, often with force. It is used in the Bible to describe actions like tearing down a building or uprooting a tree. This concept is seen in the story of Samson, who pulled down a temple.

Definition: 1) to pull or tear away 1a) (Qal) to tear away, tear down 1b) (Niphal) to be torn away Aramaic equivalent: ne.sach (נְסַח "to pull away" H5256)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: destroy, pluck, root. See also: Deuteronomy 28:63; Proverbs 2:22; Psalms 52:7.

מֵ/עַ֣ל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Prep

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.

הָֽ/אֲדָמָ֔ה ʼădâmâh H127 "land" Art | N-fs

This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.

Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali

Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.

אֲשֶׁר 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.

אַתָּ֥ה ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

בָא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

שָׁ֖מָּ/ה shâm H8033 "there" Adv | Suff

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

לְ/רִשְׁתָּֽ/הּ yârash H3423 "to possess" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

To possess means to take control of something, like a piece of land, by driving out others and occupying it. This word is used in the Bible to describe inheriting property or seizing power.

Definition: : possess/inherit 1) to seize, dispossess, take possession off, inherit, disinherit, occupy, impoverish, be an heir 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession of 1a2) to inherit 1a3) to impoverish, come to poverty, be poor 1b) (Niphal) to be dispossessed, be impoverished, come to poverty 1c) (Piel) to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to possess or inherit 1d2) to cause others to possess or inherit 1d3) to impoverish 1d4) to dispossess 1d5) to destroy, bring to ruin, disinherit

Usage: Occurs in 204 OT verses. KJV: cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 15:3; Joshua 15:63; Psalms 25:13.

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Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:63
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:63
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:63
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:63

Context — The Curses of Disobedience

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.

64Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. 65Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Proverbs 1:26	in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you,
2	Jeremiah 32:41	Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
3	Deuteronomy 30:9	So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your goodness, as He delighted in that of your fathers,
4	Ezekiel 5:13	And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken.
5	Isaiah 1:24	Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.
6	Zephaniah 3:17	The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
7	Jeremiah 31:40	The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”
8	Jeremiah 31:28	Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD.
9	Jeremiah 12:14–15	This is what the LORD says: “As for all My evil neighbors who attack the inheritance that I bequeathed to My people Israel, I am about to uproot them from their land, and I will uproot the house of Judah from among them. But after I have uprooted them, I will once again have compassion on them and return each one to his inheritance and to his land.
10	Micah 7:18	Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Deuteronomy 28:63 Summary

[Deuteronomy 28:63 teaches that just as God was pleased to bless and prosper His people, He will also be pleased to judge and correct them if they disobey Him. This verse reminds us that our choices have consequences, and God desires our faithfulness and obedience. As seen in Jeremiah 7:23, God's command to us is to 'obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people', highlighting the importance of our response to His commands. By choosing to follow God's ways, we can avoid the negative consequences mentioned in this verse and instead experience His blessing and love.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to be pleased to annihilate and destroy His people?

This verse highlights the serious consequences of disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:63, where God's pleasure in prospering His people turns to displeasure and judgment when they reject Him, as also warned in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Jeremiah 7:1-15.

How can a loving God desire to destroy His own people?

The Bible teaches that God's love is not opposed to His justice, and His desire for obedience and faithfulness is rooted in His love, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:63 and supported by verses like Hebrews 12:6 and Proverbs 3:12, which show that God disciplines those He loves.

What is the significance of being 'uprooted from the land' in Deuteronomy 28:63?

Being uprooted from the land signifies the loss of the promised inheritance and the blessing of living in the land God gave to His people, as also mentioned in Leviticus 18:28 and Joshua 23:13, emphasizing the severe consequences of disobedience.

Does this verse imply that God takes pleasure in the suffering of His people?

While Deuteronomy 28:63 may seem to suggest this, it's essential to consider the broader biblical context, which reveals that God's ultimate desire is for the redemption and restoration of His people, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, highlighting His love and mercy.

Reflection Questions

In what ways can I ensure that I am obeying the voice of the Lord and avoiding the consequences mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:63?
How does this verse relate to my own life, and what are the potential consequences of my choices and actions?
What role does faithfulness and obedience play in my relationship with God, and how can I cultivate these qualities in my daily life?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when faced with difficult circumstances or consequences?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:63

And it shall come to pass, [that] as the Lord rejoiced over you to do you good,.... The Word of the Lord, as the Targum of Jonathan; who with great delight and pleasure in them brought them out of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:63

And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63

Rejoice over you to destroy you; his just indignation against you will be so great, that it will be a pleasure to him to take vengeance on you. For though he doth not delight in the death of a sinner in itself, yet he doth doubtless delight in the glorifying of his justice upon incorrigible sinners, seeing the exercise of all his attributes must needs please him, else he were not perfectly happy. The land whither thou goest to possess it; which was no ordinary land, but a most pleasant land, a land of promise, a token of God’ s favour, and a pledge of their eternal inheritance, which was a great aggravation of their loss of it.

Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63

Deuteronomy 28:63 And it shall come to pass, [that] as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.Ver. 63. So the Lord will rejoice over you.] See here the venomous nature of sin, so far forth offensive to Almighty God, as to cause him, who otherwise afflicts not willingly, but delights in mercy, to rejoice in the ruin of his creatures, as here, to laugh at their destruction, and mock when their fear cometh, to take as much pleasure therein as a man would do in a cup of generous wine, and to be as much eased thereby, as one over-gorged would be in ridding his stomach of that which oppressed it.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:63

(63) As the Lord rejoiced over you.—See on Deuteronomy 30:9.

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:63

63. rejoiced over you, etc.] Cp. Deuteronomy 8:16, Deuteronomy 30:9. Rejoice or exult, found only in exilic or post-exilic passages. to multiply you] See on Deuteronomy 1:10, Deuteronomy 7:13. rejoice … to destroy you] This rhetorical figure is characteristic of the deuteronomic style. Contrast Hosea 11:8 f.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:63

	Sermon	Description
	(Reformation Within Protestantism): Radical Reformation Is Imperative by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that he initially thought he could easily give these messages without much preparation. However, he realizes that he is working
	Five Sins Against the Holy Spirit by William Blackburn	In this sermon, preacher Joe Henry Hankins shares a true story about an 18-year-old boy who attended a Sunday night service at First Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The bo
	Does It Matter if You Refuse Christ by Fred Whitmore	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation. He compares God's invitation to a wedding invitation, where a response is expected. The pr
	Kiss the Son by Thomas Watson	Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of kissing the Son, Jesus Christ, as a sign of adoration, subjection, and love. He emphasizes the futility of opposing Christ, highlighting
	The Eternal Torment of the Wicked by Robert Murray M'Cheyne	Robert Murray M'Cheyne delivers a sobering sermon on 'The Eternal Torment of the Wicked', emphasizing that the eternal punishment of the wicked will be a source of joy and praise f
	If They Do These Things in a Green Tree by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the dire consequences for sinners who reject Christ, drawing a stark comparison between the suffering of Jesus, the innocent substitute, and the fate await
	Israel's Chastisement by Art Katz	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions of God in the present times are a demonstration of His power and nature, both in judgment and mercy. The sermon highlights