Deuteronomy 28:17
Deuteronomy 28:17 in Multiple Translations
Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed.
Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store.
Cursed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough.
A curse will be on your basket and on your bread-basin.
You will be cursed by not having bread.
Cursed shall thy basket be, and thy dough.
'Cursed [is] thy basket and thy kneading-trough.
Your basket and your kneading trough will be cursed.
Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store.
Cursed shall be thy barn, and cursed thy stores.
He will curse you by not allowing you to have good harvests with plenty of grain [MTY] to make bread.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:17
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Deuteronomy 28:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָר֥וּר
טַנְאֲ/ךָ֖
וּ/מִשְׁאַרְתֶּֽ/ךָ
אָר֥וּר
ʼârar
H779
to curse
V-Qal-Inf-c
טַנְאֲ/ךָ֖
ṭeneʼ
H2935
basket
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מִשְׁאַרְתֶּֽ/ךָ
mishʼereth
H4863
kneading
Conj | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:17
אָר֥וּר
ʼârar
H779
"to curse"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To curse someone or something, like God cursing the serpent in Genesis 3. It means to execrate or wish harm upon someone, often used in the context of punishment or judgment. This word appears in various biblical accounts.
Definition: 1) to curse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to curse 1a2) cursed be he (participle used as in curses) 1b) (Niphal) to be cursed, cursed 1c)(Piel) to curse, lay under a curse, put a curse on 1d) (Hophal) to be made a curse, be cursed
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bitterly curse. See also: Genesis 3:14; Deuteronomy 27:23; Psalms 119:21.
טַנְאֲ/ךָ֖
ṭeneʼ
H2935
"basket"
N-ms | Suff
A basket, often made of woven osiers, is what this Hebrew word refers to, as seen in Exodus. It was a common container used for carrying or storing things, like food or other items.
Definition: basket
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: basket. See also: Deuteronomy 26:2; Deuteronomy 28:5; Deuteronomy 28:17.
וּ/מִשְׁאַרְתֶּֽ/ךָ
mishʼereth
H4863
"kneading"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This term refers to a kneading trough, where dough rises before baking. In the Bible, it is used to describe a common household item. The KJV translates it as kneading trough or store.
Definition: kneading trough or bowl
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: kneading trough, store. See also: Exodus 7:28; Deuteronomy 28:5; Deuteronomy 28:17.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 28:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:17
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
15If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:
16You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country.
17Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed.
18The fruit of your womb will be cursed, as well as the produce of your land, the calves of your herds, and the lambs of your flocks. 19You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Haggai 1:6 | You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 28:5 | Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. |
| 3 | Psalms 69:22 | May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap. |
| 4 | Proverbs 1:32 | For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. |
| 5 | Malachi 2:2 | If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart. |
| 6 | Luke 16:25 | But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. |
| 7 | Zechariah 5:3–4 | Then he told me, “This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, every perjurer will be removed. I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” |
Deuteronomy 28:17 Summary
This verse means that if we disobey God, even the ordinary parts of our lives, like cooking and eating, can be affected by His judgment. It's a reminder that God cares about every aspect of our lives, and we should strive to obey Him in all things, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2. When we trust in God's provision, like the Israelites were called to do in Exodus 16:4, we can experience His blessing and goodness, even in the mundane tasks of daily life, and we can glorify Him in all that we do, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for my basket and kneading bowl to be cursed?
This means that even the most mundane and everyday aspects of life, like food preparation, will be affected by God's judgment if we disobey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:17, and it's a call to remember that our daily lives are under God's sovereignty, as stated in Psalm 24:1.
How does this curse relate to my daily life?
The curse on the basket and kneading bowl represents a disruption in the normal rhythms of life, including the provision of food, which is a fundamental need, as highlighted in Matthew 6:11, and it serves as a reminder to trust in God's provision, as seen in Philippians 4:19.
Is this curse only for the Israelites, or does it apply to us today?
While this specific curse was given to the Israelites, the principle of God's judgment and blessing applies to all people, as seen in Romans 2:6-11, and we should consider how our obedience to God affects our daily lives, in light of verses like 1 Samuel 2:30.
How can I avoid this curse in my life?
To avoid this curse, we must obey God's commandments, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, and trust in His goodness and provision, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, and we should seek to honor Him in all aspects of our lives, including our work and our relationships, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I may be experiencing a 'curse' due to disobedience, and how can I repent and seek God's blessing?
- How does my trust in God's provision affect my daily life, and what are some ways I can demonstrate that trust, like the Israelites were called to do in Deuteronomy 8:3?
- In what ways can I honor God in my daily work and provision, and how can I use my 'basket and kneading bowl' to glorify Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31?
- What are some ways I can remember that my daily life is under God's sovereignty, and how can I submit to His will in all things, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:17
Cursed [shall be] thy basket and thy store. [See comments on Deuteronomy 28:5]. [See comments on Deuteronomy 28:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:17
Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
Deuteronomy 28:17 Cursed [shall be] thy basket and thy store. Ver. 17.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
(16-19) Cursed. . . .—Here we have the counterpart of Deu 28:3-6, inclusive. The only difference is in the position of “the basket and the store” which come one place earlier in the curses than in the blessings.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:17
15–46. The Curses The opening Deuteronomy 28:15-20, correspond to the blessings in Deuteronomy 28:1-7, except that there are no antitheses to Deuteronomy 28:1 b and Deuteronomy 28:2 b, and that the curse on basket and kneading-bowl precedes that on fruit of thy body, etc. Then the Discourse leaves the limits it had observed in the remainder of the blessings, Deuteronomy 28:8-14, and while here and there it gives the exact contrast of these blessings (cp. Deuteronomy 28:23 f. with Deuteronomy 28:12 a, Deuteronomy 28:25 with Deuteronomy 28:7 b, Deuteronomy 28:37 and Deuteronomy 28:46 with Deuteronomy 28:10, Deuteronomy 28:43 f. with Deuteronomy 28:12 b, Deuteronomy 28:13 a), the rest is a detailed antithesis to the summary blessing in 11; and diseases, calamities to man and beast, failures of seed and harvest, losses of children and property, and even exile, are set forth in detail. The opinion that Deuteronomy 28:26-37 and Deuteronomy 28:41 are later additions is plausible, not because they contain predictions of exile but because they elaborate the rest; and this rest, Deuteronomy 28:21-25 (or 26), Deuteronomy 28:38-40 and Deuteronomy 28:42-46, more nearly corresponds to Deuteronomy 28:8-14. In view of the repeating style of D it is impossible to say whether some even of those vv. are original or expansions; there are no sufficient grounds for the detailed analysis by Steuernagel.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:17
16-19. Cursed… in the city… field… basket… store… fruit of body… land… kine… sheep… comest in… goest out — The curses here enumerated stand in contrast with the blessings in 3-6.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:17
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It's Not Enough to Get Out of Babylon by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the trend of showcase charities that are primarily focused on raising money for airtime and advertisement. He warns that ministers will be h |
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Christ Building His Church - Part 2 by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares an illustration about how some people have corrupt minds that always think evil thoughts. After the sermon, a millionaire approached the speaker |
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Our Substance Blessed by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God brings blessings upon our daily provisions, whether they are immediate needs or stored resources. He illustrates that even a modest s |
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Epistle 340 by George Fox | George Fox addresses the community in New Jersey, urging them to remain in the fear of God and to keep the Lord at the forefront of their lives and actions. He emphasizes the impor |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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Deferred Obedience 1 - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not deferring obedience to God's will, highlighting the tragic consequences of neglecting the lost and the vulnerable. It addresses societa |
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Faith, Hope, and Love by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying on the "beam" and keeping our focus on Jesus. He compares this to a pilot flying through fog, who relies on a clock |