Deuteronomy 28:50 net — a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young.

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"a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young."

— Deuteronomy 28:50, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

47

The Curse of Military Siege“Because you have not served the LORD your God joyfully and wholeheartedly with the abundance of everything you have,

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instead in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and poverty you will serve your enemies whom the LORD will send against you. They will place an iron yoke on your neck until they have destroyed you.

49

The LORD will raise up a distant nation against you, one from the other side of the earth as the eagle flies, a nation whose language you will not understand,

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a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young.

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They will devour the offspring of your livestock and the produce of your soil until you are destroyed. They will not leave you with any grain, new wine, olive oil, calves of your herds, or lambs of your flocks until they have destroyed you.

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They will besiege all of your villages until all of your high and fortified walls collapse– those in which you put your confidence throughout the land. They will besiege all your villages throughout the land the LORD your God has given you.

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You will then eat your own offspring, the flesh of the sons and daughters the LORD your God has given you, because of the severity of the siege by which your enemies will constrict you.

Deuteronomy 28:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:50 say?
Deuteronomy 28:50 in the NET Bible reads: “a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:50 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:50 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 50.
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 28:50.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:50 in?
Deuteronomy 28:50 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 28:50?
Deuteronomy 28:50 reads (NET): “a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young.” 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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