Deuteronomy 28:46 nasb — "They shall become a sign and a wonder on you and your descendants forever.

NASB

""They shall become a sign and a wonder on you and your descendants forever."

— Deuteronomy 28:46, NASB

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

43

"The alien who is among you shall rise above you higher and higher, but you will go down lower and lower.

44

"He shall lend to you, but you will not lend to him; he shall be the head, and you will be the tail.

45

"So all these curses shall come on you and pursue you and overtake you until you are destroyed, because you would not obey the LORD your God by keeping His commandments and His statutes which He commanded you.

46

"They shall become a sign and a wonder on you and your descendants forever.

47

"Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and a glad heart, for the abundance of all things;

48

therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the LORD will send against you, in hunger, in thirst, in nakedness, and in the lack of all things; and He will put an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.

49

"The LORD will bring a nation against you from afar, from the end of the earth, as the eagle swoops down, a nation whose language you shall not understand,

Deuteronomy 28:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:46 say?
Deuteronomy 28:46 in the NASB reads: “"They shall become a sign and a wonder on you and your descendants forever.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:46 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 46.
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 28:46.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:46 in?
Deuteronomy 28:46 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 28:46?
Deuteronomy 28:46 reads (NASB): “"They shall become a sign and a wonder on you and your descendants forever.” 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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