Deuteronomy 28:4 bbe — A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase…

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"A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock."

— Deuteronomy 28:4, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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Now if you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep with care all these orders which I have given you today, then the Lord your God will put you high over all the nations of the earth:

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And all these blessings will come on you and overtake you, if your ears are open to the voice of the Lord your God.

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A blessing will be on you in the town, and a blessing in the field.

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A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock.

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A blessing will be on your basket and on your bread-basin.

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A blessing will be on your coming in and on your going out.

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By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you one way, and will go in flight from you seven ways.

Deuteronomy 28:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:4 say?
Deuteronomy 28:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:4 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 4.
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 28:4.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:4 in?
Deuteronomy 28:4 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 28:4?
Deuteronomy 28:4 reads (BBE): “A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock.” 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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