Deuteronomy 28:66 bbe — Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will…

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"Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will be certain:"

— Deuteronomy 28:66, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

63

And as the Lord took delight in doing you good and increasing you, so the Lord will take pleasure in cutting you off and causing your destruction, and you will be uprooted from the land which you are about to take as your heritage.

64

And the Lord will send you wandering among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other: there you will be servants to other gods, of wood and stone, gods of which you and your fathers had no knowledge.

65

And even among these nations there will be no peace for you, and no rest for your feet: but the Lord will give you there a shaking heart and wasting eyes and weariness of soul:

66

Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will be certain:

67

In the morning you will say, If only it was evening! And at evening you will say, If only morning would come! Because of the fear in your hearts and the things which your eyes will see.

68

And the Lord will take you back to Egypt again in ships, by the way of which I said to you, You will never see it again: there you will be offering yourselves as men-servants and women-servants to your haters for a price, and no man will take you.

Deuteronomy 28:66 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:66 say?
Deuteronomy 28:66 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will be certain:”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:66 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:66 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 66.
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 28:66.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:66 in?
Deuteronomy 28:66 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 28:66?
Deuteronomy 28:66 reads (BBE): “Your very life will be hanging in doubt before you, and day and night will be dark with fears, and nothing in life will be certain:” 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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