Deuteronomy 28:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:20 — KJV
“The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me. for...: Heb. which thou wouldest do”
— Deuteronomy 28:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:20 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:20
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:20: lord, thine, hand
“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. to me: Heb. before me”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:20: lord, quickly, because
“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: to...: Heb. to be an adversary unto thee”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:20: lord, thine, because
“Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. Let me...: or, I find friendly: Heb. to the heart”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:20: lord, thine, hand
“And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:20: lord, thine, hand
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