Deuteronomy 28:14

The Blessings of Obedience · Deuteronomy 28:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them.
Traditional
And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
Literal
And you shall not turn aside from any of the words that I am commanding you this day, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
Latin
…ac non declinaveris ab eis nec ad dexteram, nec ad sinistram, nec secutus fueris deos alienos, neque colueris eos.

Original

Hebrew
English
Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them.

Notes

This section explains the conditions for receiving the covenant blessing, the types of blessings, and the curses that will occur if people ignore or disobey these rules (28:1–14; 28:15–68).

Parallels

Leviticus 25:18–22

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Proverbs, Book of Reward

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Responsive Blessings of the Law Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Obedience to God: should be Undeviating Obedience: Enjoined