Deuteronomy 28:46

Translations

Modern

These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever.

Traditional

And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.

Literal

And they shall be upon you for a sign and a wonder, and on your seed, even to forever.

Latin

Et erunt in te signa atque prodigia, et in semine tuo usque in sempiternum:

Original

Hebrew

English

These curses will be a sign and a wonder upon you and your descendants forever.

Notes

Deuteronomy 28:46

a sign and a wonder: This phrase refers to God’s mighty acts. These acts draw attention and show his power and authority (see 6:22). They are meant to cause deep fear and respect among his people.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Joshua Ancient Law Codes Blessing Counsel from Others Curses and Blessings God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings God’s Faithfulness to His People Making Sense of the Exile Oppression of God’s People The Land True Success

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