Deuteronomy 28:35 cpdv — May the Lord strike you with a very grievous ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and may you be unable to attain health…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"May the Lord strike you with a very grievous ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and may you be unable to attain health, from the sole of the foot to the top of the head. "

— Deuteronomy 28:35, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

32

May your sons and your daughters be handed over to another people, as your eyes watch and languish at the sight of them throughout the day, and may there be no strength in your hand.

33

May a people you do not know eat the fruits of your land and of all your labors. And may you continually suffer from slander and oppression every day.

34

And may you be stupefied at the terror of the things your eyes will see.

35

May the Lord strike you with a very grievous ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and may you be unable to attain health, from the sole of the foot to the top of the head.

36

May the Lord lead you and your king, whom you will have appointed over yourself, into a nation which you and your fathers have not known. And there you will serve foreign gods, of wood and of stone.

37

And you will become nothing but a proverb and a fable to all the peoples to whom the Lord will lead you.

38

You will sow much seed upon the ground, but you will harvest little. For the locusts will devour everything.

Deuteronomy 28:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:35 say?
Deuteronomy 28:35 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May the Lord strike you with a very grievous ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and may you be unable to attain health, from the sole of the foot to the top of the head. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:35 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 35.
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 28:35.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:35 in?
Deuteronomy 28:35 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 28:35?
Deuteronomy 28:35 reads (CPDV): “May the Lord strike you with a very grievous ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and may you be unable to attain health, from the sole of the foot to the top of the head. ” 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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