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Deuteronomy 28

Deuteronomy 28:56

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

Modern
The most gentle and refined woman among you, so gentle and refined she would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground, will begrudge the husband she embraces and her son and daughter
Traditional
The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,
Literal
The tender and delicate woman among you who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her delicateness and tenderness—her eye is evil against the husband of her bosom, and against her son, and against her daughter,
Latin
Tenera mulier et delicata, quæ super terram ingredi non valebat, nec pedis vestigium figere, propter mollitiem et teneritudinem nimiam, invidebit viro suo, qui cubat in sinu ejus, super filii et filiæ carnibus,

Original

Hebrew
English
The most gentle and refined woman among you, so gentle and refined she would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground, will begrudge the husband she embraces and her son and daughter

Notes

Deuteronomy 28:56

not … set … on the ground: This woman was very delicate and careful. She would not even walk barefoot on the ground.

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 Cannibalism: General Scriptures Concerning Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against Famine: Described 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 Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning War: God Uses, As a Judgment Wicked (People): Punishment of