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Deuteronomy 28

Deuteronomy 28:44

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

Modern
He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail.
Traditional
He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.
Literal
He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him. He shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.
Latin
Ipse fœnerabit tibi, et tu non fœnerabis ei. Ipse erit in caput, et tu eris in caudam.

Original

Hebrew
English
He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail.

Notes

Deuteronomy 28:44

the head … the tail: To be the head means to lead. To be the tail means to follow.

Instead of leading other nations, Israel would be ruled by them when God punished his people (see 28:13).

Deuteronomy 28:1–68

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 Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Holy Spirit: Israelites Idolatry: Denunciations Against Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Obedience to God: Punishment of Refusing Obedience: Enjoined Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning War: God Uses, As a Judgment Wicked (People): Punishment of