Deuteronomy 11:28 bbe — And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way whic…

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"And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way which I have put before you this day, and go after other gods which are not yours."

— Deuteronomy 11:28, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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All people will give way before you: for the Lord your God will put the fear of you on all the land through which you go, as he has said.

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Today I put before you a blessing and a curse:

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The blessing if you give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, which I give you this day:

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And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way which I have put before you this day, and go after other gods which are not yours.

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And when the Lord your God has taken you into the land of your heritage, you are to put the blessing on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal.

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Are they not on the other side of Jordan, looking west, in the land of the Canaanites living in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, by the holy tree of Moreh?

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For you are about to go over Jordan to take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, and it will be your resting-place.

Deuteronomy 11:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:28 say?
Deuteronomy 11:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way which I have put before you this day, and go after other gods which are not yours.”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:28 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 28.
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 11:28.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:28 in?
Deuteronomy 11:28 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 11:28?
Deuteronomy 11:28 reads (BBE): “And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way which I have put before you this day, and go after other gods which are not yours.” 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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