Deuteronomy
King James Version (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:37
“And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:37 Context
34So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. 35The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head. 36The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone. 37And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee. 38Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it. 39Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them. 40Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.
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And thou shalt become an astonishment, a prouerbe, and a by-worde, among all nations whither the Lord shall leade thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"You shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD drives you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee away.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And you will become a wonder and a name of shame among all the nations where the Lord will take you.
- Basic English Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee.
- Darby Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a by-word, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.
- Webster's Bible
You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away.
- World English Bible
and thou hast been for an astonishment, for a simile, and for a byword among all the peoples whither Jehovah doth lead thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither the LORD shall lead thee away.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"You shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD drives you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee away.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And you will become a wonder and a name of shame among all the nations where the Lord will take you.
- Basic English Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee.
- Darby Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a by-word, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.
- Webster's Bible
You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away.
- World English Bible
and thou hast been for an astonishment, for a simile, and for a byword among all the peoples whither Jehovah doth lead thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither the LORD shall lead thee away.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 28:37
28:36 Thy king - The calamity shall be both universal, which even thy king shall not be able to avoid, much less the subjects, who have far less advantage and opportunity for escape; and irrecoverable, because he who should protect or rescue them is lost with them, #Lam 4:10|. Wood and stone - So what formerly was their choice and delight now becomes their plague and misery. And this doubtless was the condition of many Israelites under the Assyrian and Balylonish captivities.