Deuteronomy 28:41

The Curses of Disobedience · Deuteronomy 28:15–68
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Translations

Modern
You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.
Traditional
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.
Literal
You shall bear sons and daughters, and they shall not be yours, for they shall go into captivity.
Latin
Filios generabis et filias, et non frueris eis: quoniam ducentur in captivitatem.

Original

Hebrew
English
You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.

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 20:1–9 Leviticus 26:14–39

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Assumption of Moses Biblical Concept of Law Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Elijah Elisha Haggai, Book of Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Medicine and Medical Practice Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Neighbor Proverbs, Book of Reward

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against Famine: Sent As a Judgment Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Holy Spirit: Israelites Idolatry: Denunciations Against Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Judgments: Different Kinds of Captivity Obedience to God: Punishment of Refusing Obedience: Enjoined Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning War: God Uses, As a Judgment Wicked (People): Punishment of