Deuteronomy 28:25 cpdv — May the Lord hand you over to fall before your enemies. May you go forth against them by one way, and flee by seven way…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"May the Lord hand you over to fall before your enemies. May you go forth against them by one way, and flee by seven ways, and may you be scattered across all the kingdoms of the earth. "

— Deuteronomy 28:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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May the Lord strike you with destitution, with fever and cold, with burning and heat, and with polluted air and rot, and may he pursue you until you perish.

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May the heavens which are above you be of brass, and may the ground upon which you tread be of iron.

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May the Lord give you dust instead of rain upon your land, and may ashes descend from heaven over you, until you have been wiped away.

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May the Lord hand you over to fall before your enemies. May you go forth against them by one way, and flee by seven ways, and may you be scattered across all the kingdoms of the earth.

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And may your carcass be food for all the flying things of the air and the wild beasts of the land, and may there be no one to drive them away.

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May the Lord strike you with the ulcer of Egypt, and may he strike the part of your body, through which the dung goes out, with disease as well as itch, so much so that you are unable to be cured.

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May the Lord strike you with frenzy and blindness and a madness of the mind.

Deuteronomy 28:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:25 say?
Deuteronomy 28:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May the Lord hand you over to fall before your enemies. May you go forth against them by one way, and flee by seven ways, and may you be scattered across 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 (CPDV): “May the Lord hand you over to fall before your enemies. May you go forth against them by one way, and flee by seven ways, and may you be scattered across 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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