Deuteronomy 28:25 bbe — The Lord will let you be overcome by your haters: you will go out against them one way, and you will go in flight befor…

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"The Lord will let you be overcome by your haters: you will go out against them one way, and you will go in flight before them seven ways: you will be the cause of fear among all the kingdoms of the earth."

— Deuteronomy 28:25, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

22

The Lord will send wasting disease, and burning pain, and flaming heat against you, keeping back the rain till your land is waste and dead; so will it be till your destruction is complete.

23

And the heaven over your heads will be brass, and the earth under you hard as iron.

24

The Lord will make the rain of your land powder and dust, sending it down on you from heaven till your destruction is complete.

25

The Lord will let you be overcome by your haters: you will go out against them one way, and you will go in flight before them seven ways: you will be the cause of fear among all the kingdoms of the earth.

26

Your bodies will be meat for all the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth; there will be no one to send them away.

27

The Lord will send on you the disease of Egypt, and other sorts of skin diseases which nothing will make well.

28

He will make your minds diseased, and your eyes blind, and your hearts wasted with fear:

Deuteronomy 28:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:25 say?
Deuteronomy 28:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord will let you be overcome by your haters: you will go out against them one way, and you will go in flight before them seven ways: you will be the cause of fear among all the kingdoms of the earth.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:25 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 25.
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 28:25.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:25 in?
Deuteronomy 28:25 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 28:25?
Deuteronomy 28:25 reads (BBE): “The Lord will let you be overcome by your haters: you will go out against them one way, and you will go in flight before them seven ways: you will be the cause of fear among all the kingdoms of the earth.” 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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