Deuteronomy 28:41 web — You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.

World English Bible

"You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity."

— Deuteronomy 28:41, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

38

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

39

You shall plant vineyards and dress them, but you shall neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.

40

You shall have olive trees throughout all your borders, but you shall not anoint yourself with the oil; for your olive shall cast [its fruit].

41

You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.

42

All your trees and the fruit of your ground shall the locust possess.

43

The foreigner who is in the midst of you shall mount up above you higher and higher; and you shall come down lower and lower.

44

He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.

Deuteronomy 28:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:41 say?
Deuteronomy 28:41 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:41 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 41.
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 28:41.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:41 in?
Deuteronomy 28:41 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 28:41?
Deuteronomy 28:41 reads (WEB): “You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.” 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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