Deuteronomy 28:45 bbe — And all these curses will come after you and overtake you, till your destruction is complete; because you did not give…

Bible in Basic English

"And all these curses will come after you and overtake you, till your destruction is complete; because you did not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, or keep his laws and his orders which he gave you:"

— Deuteronomy 28:45, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28:45 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:”

  • WEB

    “All these curses shall come on you, and shall pursue you, and overtake you, until you are destroyed; because you didn't listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded you:”

  • NET

    “All these curses will fall on you, pursuing and overtaking you until you are destroyed, because you would not obey the LORD your God by keeping his commandments and statutes that he has given you.”

Deuteronomy 28 — Context

42

All your trees and the fruit of your land will be the locust's.

43

The man from a strange land who is living among you will be lifted up higher and higher over you, while you go down lower and lower.

44

He will let you have his wealth at interest, and will have no need of yours: he will be the head and you the tail.

45

And all these curses will come after you and overtake you, till your destruction is complete; because you did not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, or keep his laws and his orders which he gave you:

46

These things will come on you and on your seed, to be a sign and a wonder for ever;

47

Because you did not give honour to the Lord your God, worshipping him gladly, with joy in your hearts on account of all your wealth of good things;

48

For this cause you will become servants to those whom the Lord your God will send against you, without food and drink and clothing, and in need of all things: and he will put a yoke of iron on your neck till he has put an end to you.

Deuteronomy 28:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:45 say?
Deuteronomy 28:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all these curses will come after you and overtake you, till your destruction is complete; because you did not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, or keep his laws and his orders which he gave you:”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:45 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 45.
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 28:45.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:45 in?
Deuteronomy 28:45 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 28:45?
Deuteronomy 28:45 reads (BBE): “And all these curses will come after you and overtake you, till your destruction is complete; because you did not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, or keep his laws and his orders which he gave you:” 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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