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<a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/28.htm">New King James Version</a> “If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE LORD YOUR GOD, <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “If you are not careful to follow all the words of this Law that are written in this book, to fear this honored and awesome name, the LORD your God, <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this honored and awesome name, the LORD your God, <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this honored and awesome name, the LORD your God, <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “If you are not careful to do all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this glorious and fearsome name, Yahweh your God, <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “If you are not careful to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, to fear and honor with reverence this glorious and awesome name, the LORD your God, <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “If you are not careful to obey all the words of this law, which are written in this scroll, by fearing this glorious and awe-inspiring name—the LORD, your God— <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If you are not careful to obey all the words of this law, which are written in this scroll, by fearing this glorious and awesome name—Yahweh, your God— <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, JEHOVAH THY GOD; <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You must obey everything in The Book of God's Law. Because if you don't respect the LORD, <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You might not faithfully obey every word of the teachings that are written in this book. You might not fear this glorious and awe-inspiring name: the LORD your God. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> "If you do not obey faithfully all of God's teachings that are written in this book and if you do not honor the wonderful and awesome name of the LORD your God, <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> "If you aren't careful to observe all the words of this Law that have been written in this book, instructing you to fear this glorious and awesome name of the LORD your God, <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name?the LORD your God? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/28.htm">NET Bible</a> "If you refuse to obey all the words of this law, the things written in this scroll, and refuse to fear this glorious and awesome name, the LORD your God, <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If you will not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and fearful name, The LORD your God; <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; <a href="/web/deuteronomy/28.htm">World English Bible</a> If you will not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and fearful name, YAHWEH your God, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> If you do not observe to do all the words of this law which are written in this scroll, to fear this honored and fearful Name—your God YHWH— <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'If thou dost not observe to do all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this honoured and fearful name -- Jehovah thy God -- <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If thou shalt not watch to do all the words of this law being written in this book, to fear this honored and fearful name JEHOVAH THY GOD;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If thou wilt not keep, and fulfil all the words of this law, that are written in this volume, and fear his glorious and terrible name: that is, The Lord thy God: <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If you will not keep and do all the words of this law, which have been written in this volume, and fear his glorious and terrible name, that is, the Lord your God, <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/28.htm">New American Bible</a> If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which is written in this book, and to fear this glorious and awesome name, the LORD, your God, <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If you do not diligently observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, fearing this glorious and awesome name, the LORD your God,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If you will not observe and do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear the glorious and wonderful name of the LORD your God; <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But keep and do all of the words of this Law that are written in this book and stand in awe of this glorious and awesome Name: LORD JEHOVAH your God;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and awful Name, the LORD thy God; <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> If thou wilt not hearken to do all the words of this law, which have been written in this book, to fear this glorious and wonderful name, the Lord thy God; <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=7901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/28.htm">The Curses of Disobedience</a> …57the afterbirth that comes from between her legs and the children she bears, because she will secretly eat them for lack of anything else in the siege and distress that your enemy will inflict on you within your gates. 58<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">you are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: ṯiš·mōr (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">careful</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to observe</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">of this</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: hat·tō·w·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">law</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: hak·kə·ṯū·ḇîm (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">which are written</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">in this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: bas·sê·p̄er (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">book,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: lə·yir·’āh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">that you may fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: han·niḵ·bāḏ (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">this glorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·han·nō·w·rā (Conj-w, Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">and awesome</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: haš·šêm (Art:: N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God—</a> 59He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/26-14.htm">Leviticus 26:14-16</a> If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, / and if you reject My statutes, despise My ordinances, and neglect to carry out all My commandments, and so break My covenant, / then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it. <a href="/jeremiah/11-3.htm">Jeremiah 11:3-4</a> You must tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Cursed is the man who does not obey the words of this covenant, / which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’ <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Nehemiah 9:29</a> You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey. <a href="/isaiah/42-24.htm">Isaiah 42:24-25</a> Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. / So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13-14</a> Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. <a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23-24</a> but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. / Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15-16</a> Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/daniel/9-11.htm">Daniel 9:11-14</a> All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. / You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. / Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. ... <a href="/joshua/23-15.htm">Joshua 23:15-16</a> But just as every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come to pass, likewise the LORD will bring upon you the calamity He has threatened, until He has destroyed you from this good land He has given you. / If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.” <a href="/1_samuel/12-15.htm">1 Samuel 12:15</a> But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. <a href="/ezekiel/20-21.htm">Ezekiel 20:21</a> But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness. <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8-9</a> But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; <a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Hebrews 2:2-3</a> For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a> But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If you will not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;If thou wilt<a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15</a> But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:<a href="/leviticus/26-14.htm">Leviticus 26:14,15</a> But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments; 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The law was not merely a set of rules but a comprehensive guide for living in a way that was pleasing to God. The call to be "careful" suggests diligence and intentionality, highlighting the seriousness with which the Israelites were to approach God's commandments. This echoes the broader biblical theme of obedience as seen in passages like <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>, where meditation on the law is linked to prosperity and success.which are written in this book The reference to "this book" indicates the written nature of the law, likely referring to the Torah or the first five books of the Bible. The written word served as a permanent record and a constant reminder of God's expectations. This underscores the importance of Scripture in the life of believers, as seen in <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>, where all Scripture is described as God-breathed and useful for teaching and training in righteousness.that you may fear this glorious and awesome name The fear of the Lord is a central theme in the Bible, representing a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God. This fear is not about being afraid but about recognizing God's holiness and majesty. The "glorious and awesome name" refers to God's character and reputation, which were revealed through His mighty acts and covenant faithfulness. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, indicating its foundational role in a believer's life.—the LORD your God— The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the divine name YHWH, which is considered sacred and is often translated as "Yahweh" or "Jehovah." This name reveals God's eternal existence and His covenant relationship with Israel. The phrase "your God" personalizes this relationship, reminding the Israelites of their unique status as God's chosen people. This covenant relationship is a precursor to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and offers a personal relationship with God to all believers, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6-13</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, whose name is described as glorious and awesome. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, contingent upon their obedience to God's laws. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_law.htm">The Book of the Law</a> Refers to the Torah, particularly the laws given in Deuteronomy, which the Israelites are commanded to observe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_name.htm">Reverence for God's Name</a> The verse emphasizes the importance of fearing God's glorious and awesome name. In our daily lives, we should hold God's name in the highest regard, reflecting His holiness in our words and actions. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The call to observe all the words of the law highlights the necessity of obedience. As believers, we are called to diligently study and apply God's Word, allowing it to guide our decisions and lifestyle. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> The broader context of <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a> outlines blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. This serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of straying from God's commandments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_our_lives.htm">The Role of Scripture in Our Lives</a> Just as the Israelites were to observe the law, we are to immerse ourselves in Scripture, allowing it to transform our hearts and minds, leading to a life that honors God. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Cultivating a healthy fear of God involves recognizing His power, majesty, and authority, leading to a life of worship and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 28</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_deuteronomy.htm">What are the key themes in Deuteronomy?</a> <a href="/q/is_his_word_prioritized_over_his_name.htm">Is His Word prioritized over His Name?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_deut._28_link_prosperity_to_obedience.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 28 emphasize material prosperity or catastrophe as divine favor or curse, while other passages (e.g., Job) depict suffering as potentially unrelated to personal obedience?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_god's_punishment_an_ailment_in_psalm_38_7.htm">Why does Psalm 38:7 portray God’s punishment as an ailment when other Scriptures emphasize mercy and healing? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(58, 59) See Note on <a href="/context/deuteronomy/25-2.htm" title="And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number.">Deuteronomy 25:2-3</a>.This glorious and fearful name, the Lord thy God.--The first Note of the Decalogue is here referred to, as the great curse of the Law draws to its close. It is no light matter when the Almighty says to any people or to any person, "I am Jehovah thy God." They who are His must obey Him, love Him, and acknowledge Him. He will not be mocked. Never did He in all history "assay to go and take Him a nation" from the midst of other nations as he took Israel. Hence these tremendous consequences.Of long continuance.--Eighteen hundred years have they lasted, and seem to be breaking out afresh now (1882) as though they were in full force. "To chastise thee permanently is their mission" (Rashi).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 58-68. - Fifth group. Even these fearful calamities would not be the consummation of their punishment. If they should be obstinate in their rebellion; if they would not observe to do all that the Law delivered by Moses enjoined on them if they ceased to reverence and obey Jehovah, their God; - then should come upon them the curse in full measure, and long-continued chastisement should show how grievous had been their sin. Verse 58. - This book. Not the Book of Deuteronomy, which was not then written, but the Book of the Law, the Torah, delivered by Moses to Israel from God; and of which he had been, in his addresses to the people, recapitulating some of the principal points (cf. vers. 60, 6l). That thou mayest fear, etc. It was not mere outward observance of the Law, not the mere "doing" of what was enjoined that was required, but the doing of it heartily and sincerely in the fear of the Lord, in the fear of him who had revealed himself to them by the glorious and awful Name, Jehovah, their God (cf. <a href="/leviticus/24-11.htm">Leviticus 24:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you are not לֹ֨א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no careful תִשְׁמֹ֜ר (ṯiš·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to to observe לַעֲשׂ֗וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the words דִּבְרֵי֙ (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, law הַתּוֹרָ֣ה (hat·tō·w·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law which are written הַכְּתוּבִ֖ים (hak·kə·ṯū·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write in this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that book, בַּסֵּ֣פֶר (bas·sê·p̄er) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> A missive, document, writing, book that you may fear לְ֠יִרְאָה (lə·yir·’āh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten this glorious הַנִּכְבָּ֤ד (han·niḵ·bāḏ) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome and awesome וְהַנּוֹרָא֙ (wə·han·nō·w·rā) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten name— הַשֵּׁ֞ם (haš·šêm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God— אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 28:58 If you will not observe to do (Deut. 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