Deuteronomy 28:3

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

Modern
You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
Traditional
Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
Literal
Blessed are you in the city, and blessed are you in the field.
Latin
Benedictus tu in civitate, et benedictus in agro.

Original

Hebrew
English
You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.

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

Being Blessed Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Responsive Blessings of the Law God: Providence of Obedience to God: Blessedness of Obedience: Enjoined Rebellion Against God: Promises to Those Who Avoid Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied