Deuteronomy 28:7 bbe — By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you o…

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"By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you one way, and will go in flight from you seven ways."

— Deuteronomy 28:7, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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A blessing will be on the fruit of your body, and on the fruit of your land, on the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herd, and the young of your flock.

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A blessing will be on your basket and on your bread-basin.

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A blessing will be on your coming in and on your going out.

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By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you one way, and will go in flight from you seven ways.

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The Lord will send his blessing on your store-houses and on everything to which you put your hand: his blessing will be on you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

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The Lord will keep you as a people holy to himself, as he has said to you in his oath, if you keep the orders of the Lord your God and go on walking in his ways.

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And all the peoples of the earth will see that the name of the Lord is on you, and they will go in fear of you.

Deuteronomy 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:7 say?
Deuteronomy 28:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you one way, and will go in flight from you seven ways.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 7.
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 28:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:7 in?
Deuteronomy 28:7 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 28:7?
Deuteronomy 28:7 reads (BBE): “By the power of the Lord, those who take arms against you will be overcome before you: they will come out against you one way, and will go in flight from you seven ways.” 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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