Deuteronomy 28:50

Translations

Modern

…a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young.

Traditional

A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:

Literal

…a nation fierce of face, which does not respect the face of the aged, and does not show favor to the young.

Latin

…gentem procacissimam, quæ non deferat seni, nec misereatur parvuli,

Original

Hebrew

English

…a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young.

Notes

Deuteronomy 28:50

The Assyrians were known for harsh treatment of their defeated enemies. They showed little mercy.

One method of execution was impalement. They placed victims on a sharp stake while they were still alive (see Isaiah 33:19; Nahum 2:1–7).

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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