Deuteronomy 11:26 cpdv — Behold, I am setting forth in your sight today a blessing and a curse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, I am setting forth in your sight today a blessing and a curse. "

— Deuteronomy 11:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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the Lord will scatter all these nations before your face, and you shall possess them, though they are greater and stronger than you.

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Every place upon which your foot shall tread will be yours. From the desert, and from Lebanon, from the great river Euphrates, as far as the western sea, shall be your borders.

25

No one will stand against you. The Lord your God will spread the terror and dread of you over all the land upon which you shall tread, just as he has spoken to you.

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Behold, I am setting forth in your sight today a blessing and a curse.

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It will be a blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I am instructing to you this day.

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It will be a curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but instead you withdraw from the way, which I am revealing to you now, and you walk after foreign gods that you have not known.

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Yet truly, when the Lord your God will have led you into the land, to which you are traveling for a habitation, you shall place the blessing upon Mount Gerizim, the curse upon Mount Ebal,

Deuteronomy 11:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:26 say?
Deuteronomy 11:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, I am setting forth in your sight today a blessing and a curse. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:26 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 26.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 11:26.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:26 in?
Deuteronomy 11:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 11:26?
Deuteronomy 11:26 reads (CPDV): “Behold, I am setting forth in your sight today a blessing and a curse. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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