Deuteronomy 28:41
Deuteronomy 28:41 in Multiple Translations
You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but they shall not be thine; for they shall go into captivity.
You will have sons and daughters, but they will not be yours; for they will go away prisoners into a strange land.
You will have sons and daughters, but you won't have them for long, because they will be taken off into captivity as slaves.
Thou shalt beget sonnes, and daughters, but shalt not haue them: for they shall goe into captiuitie.
'Sons and daughters thou dost beget, and they are not with thee, for they go into captivity;
You will father sons and daughters, but they will not be yours, for they will go into captivity.
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them: for they shall go into captivity.
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, and shalt not enjoy them: because they shall be led into captivity.
You will have sons and daughters, but they will not stay with you, because they will be captured and taken away.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 28:41
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Deuteronomy 28:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּנִ֥ים
וּ/בָנ֖וֹת
תּוֹלִ֑יד
וְ/לֹא
יִהְי֣וּ
לָ֔/ךְ
כִּ֥י
יֵלְכ֖וּ
בַּ/שֶּֽׁבִי
בָּנִ֥ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וּ/בָנ֖וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp
תּוֹלִ֑יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ֔/ךְ
Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יֵלְכ֖וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בַּ/שֶּֽׁבִי
shᵉbîy
H7628
captivity
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:41
בָּנִ֥ים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וּ/בָנ֖וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
תּוֹלִ֑יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ֔/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יֵלְכ֖וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בַּ/שֶּֽׁבִי
shᵉbîy
H7628
"captivity"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes someone who has been captured or taken away, like the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon. It can also refer to the act of taking someone or something away, or to the state of being a captive.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state of) captivity 1b) (act of) capture 1c) captives
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity), prisoners, [idiom] take away, that was taken. See also: Exodus 12:29; Isaiah 49:24; Psalms 68:19.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:41
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 28:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:41
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:41
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:41
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:41
Context — The Curses of Disobedience
39You will plant and cultivate vineyards, but will neither drink the wine nor gather the grapes, because worms will eat them.
40You will have olive trees throughout your territory but will never anoint yourself with oil, because the olives will drop off.
41You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.
42Swarms of locusts will consume all your trees and the produce of your land. 43The foreigner living among you will rise higher and higher above you, while you sink down lower and lower.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 28:32 | Your sons and daughters will be given to another nation, while your eyes grow weary looking for them day after day, with no power in your hand. |
| 2 | Lamentations 1:5 | Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 24:14 | He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. |
Deuteronomy 28:41 Summary
This verse, Deuteronomy 28:41, is a warning that if God's people disobey Him, they will lose their children to captivity. This means that their kids will be taken away from them, and they will not be able to keep them safe. This is a severe punishment, but it is also a reminder of the importance of obeying God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:26-28 and Proverbs 22:6. By following God's ways and trusting in His goodness, we can avoid such hardships and find peace and protection in Him (Psalm 23:4, Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for children to 'go into captivity' in Deuteronomy 28:41?
This refers to the children being taken away from their parents, often as a result of war or invasion, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:32 and 2 Kings 15:29, where God's people were taken captive by other nations.
Is Deuteronomy 28:41 a promise or a warning?
This verse is a warning, part of a series of curses that God warns will come upon His people if they disobey Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Deuteronomy 11:26-28.
How does Deuteronomy 28:41 relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section, Deuteronomy 28:15-68, that outlines the consequences of disobedience to God's commands, including the loss of family and possessions, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:30 and Deuteronomy 28:38-40.
What is the significance of family in this verse?
The family is a fundamental unit in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 1:26-28 and Psalm 127:3-5, and the loss of children is a severe punishment, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's commands to preserve and protect family relationships.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ensure I am prioritizing my relationship with God, so that I can avoid the kinds of curses mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:41?
- How can I trust God with the well-being and safety of my loved ones, even in uncertain or difficult times?
- What are some practical ways that I can demonstrate my obedience to God's commands, as outlined in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, to avoid the consequences mentioned in this verse?
- How can I find comfort and hope in God's Word, even when faced with the possibility of loss or hardship, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:41?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:41
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shall not enjoy them,.... Or, "they shall not be thine" (q); being taken from them, and given to others, see Deuteronomy 28:32; and for the following
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:41
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity. Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:41
Deuteronomy 28:41 Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.Ver. 41. Thou shalt not enjoy them.] Heb., They shall not be thine; thou shalt be least master of them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:41
(38-42) These are the contrary to Deuteronomy 28:11; and Deuteronomy 28:44 is the contrary to Deuteronomy 28:12-13. From the order of the passage it might seem that these particular troubles were to come on Israel after their captivity. And perhaps it is not accidental that something very like a fulfilment of Deu 28:38-40 is found in Haggai 1:6-11. (Comp. also Isaiah 5:10, “Ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.”)
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:41
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.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:41
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Bible Survey - Lamentations by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Lamentations, emphasizing the consequences of immorality, idolatry, and injustice faced by Jerusalem due to their disobedience to God. The pro |