Deuteronomy 28:42 cpdv — Rot will consume all the trees, as well as the fruits of your land.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Rot will consume all the trees, as well as the fruits of your land. "

— Deuteronomy 28:42, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

39

You will dig and plant a vineyard, but you will not drink the wine, nor gather anything at all from it. For it will be devastated by worms.

40

You will have olive trees in all your borders, but you will not be anointed with the oil. For the olives will fall off and perish.

41

You will conceive sons and daughters, and you will not enjoy them. For they will be led into captivity.

42

Rot will consume all the trees, as well as the fruits of your land.

43

The new arrival who lives with you in the land will ascend over you, and be higher. But you will descend, and be lower.

44

He will lend to you, and you will not lend to him. He will be as the head, and you will be as the tail.

45

And all these curses shall come to you, and shall pursue you, and shall take hold of you, until you pass away, because you would not listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and you would not serve his commandments and ceremonies, which he has instructed to you.

Deuteronomy 28:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:42 say?
Deuteronomy 28:42 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Rot will consume all the trees, as well as the fruits of your land. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:42 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 42.
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 28:42.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:42 in?
Deuteronomy 28:42 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 28:42?
Deuteronomy 28:42 reads (CPDV): “Rot will consume all the trees, as well as the fruits of your land. ” 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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