Deuteronomy 28:26 nasb — "Your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to fright…

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""Your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten them away."

— Deuteronomy 28:26, NASB

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

23

"The heaven which is over your head shall be bronze, and the earth which is under you, iron.

24

"The LORD will make the rain of your land powder and dust; from heaven it shall come down on you until you are destroyed.

25

"The LORD shall cause you to be defeated before your enemies; you will go out one way against them, but you will flee seven ways before them, and you will be an example of terror to all the kingdoms of the earth.

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"Your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten them away.

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"The LORD will smite you with the boils of Egypt and with tumors and with the scab and with the itch, from which you cannot be healed.

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"The LORD will smite you with madness and with blindness and with bewilderment of heart;

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and you will grope at noon, as the blind man gropes in darkness, and you will not prosper in your ways; but you shall only be oppressed and robbed continually, with none to save you.

Deuteronomy 28:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:26 say?
Deuteronomy 28:26 in the NASB reads: “"Your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten 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 (NASB): “"Your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten 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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