Deuteronomy 28:10

The Blessings of Obedience · Deuteronomy 28:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you.
Traditional
And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.
Literal
And all the peoples of the earth shall see that the name of YHWH is called upon you, and they shall be afraid of you.
Latin
Videbuntque omnes terrarum populi quod nomen Domini invocatum sit super te, et timebunt te.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you.

Notes

When other nations saw Israel's blessings, they would know it was because you are called by the name of the LORD. The nations would think of God and his faithfulness when they saw Israel.

This section explains the conditions for receiving the covenant blessing, the types of blessings, and the curses that will occur if people ignore or disobey these rules (28:1–14; 28:15–68).

Parallels

Leviticus 25:18–22

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Proverbs, Book of Reward

Topics

Adoption: Spiritual Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Responsive Blessings of the Law God: Love of, Exemplified God: Providence of Obedience to God: Blessedness of Obedience: Enjoined Rebellion Against God: Promises to Those Who Avoid Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied