Deuteronomy 28:2 cpdv — And all these blessings shall come to you and take hold of you, but only if you listen to his precepts.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all these blessings shall come to you and take hold of you, but only if you listen to his precepts. "

— Deuteronomy 28:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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“So then, if you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God, so as to keep and do all of his commandments, which I instruct to you this day, the Lord your God will cause you to be more exalted than all the nations which exist upon the earth.

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And all these blessings shall come to you and take hold of you, but only if you listen to his precepts.

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Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed in the field.

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Blessed shall be the fruit of your loins, and the fruit of your land, and the fruit of your cattle, the droves of your herds, and the folds of your sheep.

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Blessed shall be your barns, and blessed your storehouses.

Deuteronomy 28:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:2 say?
Deuteronomy 28:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all these blessings shall come to you and take hold of you, but only if you listen to his precepts. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:2 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 2.
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 28:2.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:2 in?
Deuteronomy 28:2 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 28:2?
Deuteronomy 28:2 reads (CPDV): “And all these blessings shall come to you and take hold of you, but only if you listen to his precepts. ” 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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