Deuteronomy 28:26 cpdv — 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…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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. "

— Deuteronomy 28:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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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.

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And may you grope at midday, just as a blind man is accustomed to grope in darkness, and may your paths not be straight. And at all times may you suffer slander and be oppressed with violence, and may you have no one who may free you.

Deuteronomy 28:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:26 say?
Deuteronomy 28:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:26 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 26.
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 28:26.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:26 in?
Deuteronomy 28:26 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 28:26?
Deuteronomy 28:26 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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