Deuteronomy 28:37 kjv — And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.

King James Version

"And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee."

— Deuteronomy 28:37, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

34

So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.

35

The Lord shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head.

36

The Lord shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

37

And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.

38

Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.

39

Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.

40

Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.

Deuteronomy 28:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:37 say?
Deuteronomy 28:37 in the King James Version reads: “And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:37 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 37.
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 28:37.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:37 in?
Deuteronomy 28:37 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 28:37?
Deuteronomy 28:37 reads (KJV): “And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.” 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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