Deuteronomy 28:23 web — Your sky that is over your head shall be brass, and the earth that is under you shall be iron.

World English Bible

"Your sky that is over your head shall be brass, and the earth that is under you shall be iron."

— Deuteronomy 28:23, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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.

21

Yahweh will make the pestilence cling to you, until he has consumed you from off the land, where you go in to possess it.

22

Yahweh will strike you with consumption, and with fever, and with inflammation, and with fiery heat, and with the sword, and with blight, and with mildew; and they shall pursue you until you perish.

23

Your sky that is over your head shall be brass, and the earth that is under you shall be iron.

24

Yahweh will make the rain of your land powder and dust: from the sky shall it come down on you, until you are destroyed.

25

Yahweh will cause you to be struck before your enemies; you shall go out one way against them, and shall flee seven ways before them: and you shall be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth.

26

Your dead body shall be food to all birds of the sky, and to the animals of the earth; and there shall be none to frighten them away.

Deuteronomy 28:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:23 say?
Deuteronomy 28:23 in the World English Bible reads: “Your sky that is over your head shall be brass, and the earth that is under you shall be iron.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 23.
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 28:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:23 in?
Deuteronomy 28:23 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 28:23?
Deuteronomy 28:23 reads (WEB): “Your sky that is over your head shall be brass, and the earth that is under you shall be iron.” 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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