Deuteronomy 28:3 akjv — Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.

American King James Version

"Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. "

— Deuteronomy 28:3, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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And it shall come to pass, if you shall listen diligently to the voice of the LORD your God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that the LORD your God will set you on high above all nations of the earth:

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And all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of the LORD your God.

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Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.

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Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, and the fruit of your ground, and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your cows, and the flocks of your sheep.

5

Blessed shall be your basket and your store.

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Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

Deuteronomy 28:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:3 say?
Deuteronomy 28:3 in the American King James Version reads: “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 3.
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 28:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:3 in?
Deuteronomy 28:3 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 28:3?
Deuteronomy 28:3 reads (AKJV): “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. ” 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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