Deuteronomy 28:19
Deuteronomy 28:19 in Multiple Translations
You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.
Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.
You will be cursed wherever you go and in everything you do.
Cursed shalt thou be when thou commest in, and cursed also when thou goest out.
'Cursed [art] thou in thy coming in, and cursed [art] thou in thy going out.
You will be cursed when you come in, and you will be cursed when you go out.
Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
Cursed shalt thou be coming in, and cursed going out.
He will curse you everywhere—when you go out of your houses and when you come into your houses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:19
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Deuteronomy 28:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָר֥וּר
אַתָּ֖ה
בְּ/בֹאֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/אָר֥וּר
אַתָּ֖ה
בְּ/צֵאתֶֽ/ךָ
אָר֥וּר
ʼârar
H779
to curse
V-Qal-Inf-c
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
בְּ/בֹאֶ֑/ךָ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וְ/אָר֥וּר
ʼârar
H779
to curse
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
בְּ/צֵאתֶֽ/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:19
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.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בְּ/בֹאֶ֑/ךָ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וְ/אָר֥וּר
ʼârar
H779
"to curse"
Conj | 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.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בְּ/צֵאתֶֽ/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 28:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:19
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:19
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
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.
20The LORD will send curses upon you, confusion and reproof in all to which you put your hand, until you are destroyed and quickly perish because of the wickedness you have committed in forsaking Him. 21The LORD will make the plague cling to you until He has exterminated you from the land that you are entering to possess.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 28:6 | You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. |
| 2 | Judges 5:6–7 | In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways. Life in the villages ceased; it ended in Israel, until I, Deborah, arose, a mother in Israel. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 15:5 | In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. |
Deuteronomy 28:19 Summary
[This verse, Deuteronomy 28:19, teaches us that if we disobey God, every part of our life will be touched by His curse, whether we are at home or away, a concept also seen in Malachi 2:2. It's a reminder that our choices have consequences, and obeying God is crucial for our well-being, as seen in verses like Proverbs 10:22 and Isaiah 3:10-11. By following God's commands, as encouraged in Psalm 119:1-3, we can avoid the curse and live under His blessings instead. This principle is supported by passages like Deuteronomy 30:19, which encourages us to choose life by following God's ways.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be cursed when coming in and going out?
This phrase, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:19, signifies that every aspect of life will be affected by the curse, whether entering or leaving a place, much like the comprehensive nature of God's blessings in Deuteronomy 28:6. It emphasizes the totality of the curse's impact.
Is this curse only for the Israelites, or does it apply to everyone?
While Deuteronomy 28:19 is specifically addressed to the Israelites, the principle of blessings and curses is a universal theme throughout the Bible, as seen in passages like Psalm 37:22 and Proverbs 28:20, indicating that obedience to God's commands is crucial for all people to avoid His curses.
How can we avoid being cursed when coming in and going out?
To avoid the curse, we must follow God's commands and live a life of obedience to Him, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and reinforced in other scriptures like Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 119:1-3.
What is the relationship between this verse and the overall theme of blessings and curses in Deuteronomy 28?
Deuteronomy 28:19 is part of a larger section that contrasts the blessings of obedience with the curses of disobedience, highlighting the importance of choosing to follow God's ways, as clearly stated in Deuteronomy 30:19 and supported by verses like Jeremiah 11:3-5.
Reflection Questions
- How do I ensure that my daily life reflects obedience to God's commands, avoiding the curse and instead receiving His blessings?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of Deuteronomy 28:19 to my personal and spiritual life to maintain a consistent walk with God?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'come in' and 'go out' in a manner that honors God and invites His blessings, as hinted at in verses like Psalm 121:8 and Matthew 28:20?
- How does the promise of curses when coming in and going out motivate me to seek a deeper relationship with God and to prioritize my spiritual well-being?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:19
Cursed [shalt] thou [be] when thou comest in, and cursed [shalt] thou [be] when thou goest out. [See comments on Deuteronomy 28:6]. [See comments on Deuteronomy 28:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:19
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 28:19
Deuteronomy 28:19 Cursed [shalt] thou [be] when thou comest in, and cursed [shalt] thou [be] when thou goest out. Ver. 19.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:19
(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 28:19
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 28:19
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 28:19
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When Heaven Decides to Fight by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and agreement among leaders in order to fight against the enemy. The gates, where policy is formed, were divided and |