Deuteronomy 28:17 web — Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed.

World English Bible

"Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed."

— Deuteronomy 28:17, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

14

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

15

But it shall come to pass, if you will not listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day, that all these curses shall come on you, and overtake you.

16

You shall be cursed in the city, and you shall be cursed in the field.

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Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed.

18

The fruit of your body, the fruit of your ground, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your flock shall be cursed.

19

You shall be cursed when you come in, and you shall be cursed when you go out.

20

Yahweh will send on you cursing, confusion, and rebuke, in all that you put your hand to do, until you are destroyed, and until you perish quickly; because of the evil of your doings, by which you have forsaken me.

Deuteronomy 28:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:17 say?
Deuteronomy 28:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 17.
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 28:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:17 in?
Deuteronomy 28:17 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 28:17?
Deuteronomy 28:17 reads (WEB): “Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed.” 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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