Deuteronomy 28:14 nasb — and do not turn aside from any of the words which I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other g…

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"and do not turn aside from any of the words which I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them."

— Deuteronomy 28:14, NASB

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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"The LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.

12

"The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

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"The LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe them carefully,

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and do not turn aside from any of the words which I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

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"But it shall come about, if you do not obey the LORD your God, to observe to do all His commandments and His statutes with which I charge you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:

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"Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the country.

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"Cursed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

Deuteronomy 28:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:14 say?
Deuteronomy 28:14 in the NASB reads: “and do not turn aside from any of the words which I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:14 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 14.
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 28:14.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:14 in?
Deuteronomy 28:14 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 28:14?
Deuteronomy 28:14 reads (NASB): “and do not turn aside from any of the words which I command you today, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.” 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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