Deuteronomy 28:66
Deuteronomy 28:66 in Multiple Translations
So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival.
And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:
and thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear night and day, and shalt have no assurance of thy life.
Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will be certain:
You will see your life hanging in the balance as you doubt. You will be afraid day and night, terrified you won't survive.
And thy life shall hang before thee, and thou shalt feare both night and day, and shalt haue none assurance of thy life.
and thy life hath been hanging in suspense before thee, and thou hast been afraid by night and by day, and dost not believe in thy life;
Your life will hang in doubt before you. You will be afraid night and day, and will have no assurance of your life.
And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have no assurance of thy life:
And thy life shall be as it were hanging before thee. Thou shalt fear night and day, neither shalt thou trust thy life.
You will always be afraid that your enemies will kill you. You will be very fearful, all day and all night.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:66
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Deuteronomy 28:66 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָי֣וּ
חַיֶּ֔י/ךָ
תְּלֻאִ֥ים
לְ/ךָ֖
מִ/נֶּ֑גֶד
וּ/פָֽחַדְתָּ֙
לַ֣יְלָה
וְ/יוֹמָ֔ם
וְ/לֹ֥א
תַאֲמִ֖ין
בְּ/חַיֶּֽי/ךָ
וְ/הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
חַיֶּ֔י/ךָ
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp | Suff
תְּלֻאִ֥ים
tâlâʼ
H8511
to hang
V-Qal-Inf-c
לְ/ךָ֖
Prep | Suff
מִ/נֶּ֑גֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep
וּ/פָֽחַדְתָּ֙
pâchad
H6342
to dread
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
לַ֣יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
N-ms
וְ/יוֹמָ֔ם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Conj | Adv
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
תַאֲמִ֖ין
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/חַיֶּֽי/ךָ
chay
H2416
alive
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:66
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.
חַיֶּ֔י/ךָ
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
תְּלֻאִ֥ים
tâlâʼ
H8511
"to hang"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to hang or suspend something, and it can also mean being uncertain or hesitant. It is used in the Bible to describe being in doubt or undecided. In the book of Psalms, it describes a person who is bent or hanging in doubt.
Definition: (Qal) to hang, hang to, cling to
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: be bent, hang (in doubt). See also: Deuteronomy 28:66; Hosea 11:7.
לְ/ךָ֖
""
Prep | Suff
מִ/נֶּ֑גֶד
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
וּ/פָֽחַדְתָּ֙
pâchad
H6342
"to dread"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This Hebrew word means to feel fear or dread, like being startled by a sudden alarm. It appears in the Bible when people are in awe or fear of God. The book of Proverbs uses it to describe the fear of the Lord.
Definition: 1) to fear, tremble, revere, dread, be in awe or dread 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in dread 1a2) to be in awe 1b) (Piel) to be in great dread 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to dread
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: be afraid, stand in awe, (be in) fear, make to shake. See also: Deuteronomy 28:66; Isaiah 12:2; Psalms 14:5.
לַ֣יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/יוֹמָ֔ם
yôwmâm
H3119
"by day"
Conj | Adv
The word 'yomam' means 'by day' or 'daily', and is used in the Bible to describe actions or events that happen during the daytime. It can also refer to the daytime itself, as opposed to the nighttime. This word is used to emphasize the daily nature of certain activities or routines.
Definition: adv 1) by day, in the daytime subst 2) daytime
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: daily, (by, in the) day(-time). See also: Exodus 13:21; Psalms 32:4; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
תַאֲמִ֖ין
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
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.
בְּ/חַיֶּֽי/ךָ
chay
H2416
"alive"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:66
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- Deuteronomy 28:66 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:66
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
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.
66So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival.
67In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. 68The LORD will return you to Egypt in ships by a route that I said you should never see again. There you will sell yourselves to your enemies as male and female slaves, but no one will buy you.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 1:13 | He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long. |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:27 | but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. |
| 3 | Revelation 6:15–17 | Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 28:67 | In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. |
Deuteronomy 28:66 Summary
[This verse, Deuteronomy 28:66, describes a life of constant fear and doubt, where a person is never sure if they will survive from one day to the next. This is a result of disobeying God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, and is in contrast to the peace and security that comes from trusting in God, as seen in Psalm 23:4. By putting our trust in God and following His commands, we can avoid a life of fear and doubt and instead experience His presence and protection (Psalm 121:7-8).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for the doubt and fear described in Deuteronomy 28:66?
The doubt and fear in Deuteronomy 28:66 are a result of the Israelites' disobedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, which promises blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 11:26-28.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
This verse highlights the contrast between faith and fear, as seen in Psalm 23:4, where God's presence dispels fear, and Deuteronomy 31:6, which encourages trust in God's presence and protection.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites, or does it have a broader application?
While this verse is specifically addressed to the Israelites, its principles can be applied to all people, as seen in Romans 11:21, which warns of the consequences of disobedience, and Hebrews 12:6-11, which discusses God's discipline and correction.
What is the ultimate goal of God's discipline, as described in this verse?
The ultimate goal of God's discipline is to bring people back to Himself, as seen in Hosea 14:4, which promises restoration and healing, and 1 Peter 1:6-7, which discusses the refining process of trials and suffering.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I struggle with doubt and fear in my own life, and how can I apply the principles of this verse to overcome them?
- How does my faith and trust in God impact my daily life, and what are some areas where I need to grow in faith?
- In what ways have I experienced God's discipline and correction in my life, and how have I responded to it?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of trust and dependence on God, especially in times of uncertainty and fear?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:66
And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee,.... Whether it shall be spared or not by the enemy: and thou shalt fear day and night; being in continual dread of being killed: and shalt have none
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:66
And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
Either because thou art in the hands of thy enemies, that have power, and want not will, to destroy thee; or because of the terrors of thy own mind, and the guilt of thy conscience, making thee to fear, even where no great cause to fear is.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
Deuteronomy 28:66 And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:Ver. 66. And thy life shall hang in doubt.] Semper et indesinenter desperabis de vita; thou shalt live in continual expectation of death: as Tiberius caused such to do as he most hated, for a singular punishment.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
(66) Thy life shall hang in doubt before thee.—“Perhaps 1 shall die to-day by the sword that cometh upon me” (Rashi).
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:66
66. and thy life shall be hanging before thee] Shall be in suspense, as on a thread. As indicated later in the v., thou shalt have no assurance of thy life. The vb is the same as that whose part. is rendered of long continuance in Deuteronomy 28:59. Cp. Job 24:22, R.V. marg.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:66
66. And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee — The Hebrew reads, Thy life is hanging before thee. It will ever be in present and pressing danger.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:66
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Christ the Savior From the Tempest. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the account of the disciples' desperate plea to Jesus during a violent storm at sea, emphasizing their sense of imminent danger and their faith in Christ's ab |
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I Am Sent to Thee With Heavy Tidings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of delivering both the heavy and good tidings of God's message, as exemplified in the story of Jeroboam and the old prophet. He warns that sin |
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Luke 16:19 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of memory in our lives, illustrating how it can be both a blessing and a burden. He discusses the complexities of memory, including the impa |
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Numbers 35:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Cities of Refuge as a foreshadowing of Christ, illustrating how these cities provided safety for those who accidentally killed someon |
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Notes (From the August 1888 Sword and Trowel) by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon reflects on the life and legacy of Joseph Tritton, a man of deep faith and commitment to evangelical teachings, whose hymns and service to the Baptist Missionary Soci |
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Despair by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks preaches about the despair that accompanies eternal damnation, emphasizing that the wicked are imprisoned in hell due to their inability to pay the price for their si |
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Fear Not, You Worm Jacob! by John Piper | John Piper preaches on Isaiah 41:14, emphasizing that God's people should not be fearful but have contrite courageous confidence in Him. The text reveals that God's people are in t |