Deuteronomy 28:58

Translations

Modern

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—

Traditional

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;

Literal

If you are not careful to do all the words of this law written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name—YHWH your God—

Latin

Nisi custodieris et feceris omnia verba legis hujus, quæ scripta sunt in hoc volumine, et timueris nomen ejus gloriosum et terribile, hoc est, Dominum Deum tuum:

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English

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—

Notes

Deuteronomy 28:58

The context suggests that all the words of this instruction refers to the entire book of Deuteronomy. In this book, the blessings and curses form a major section (see 27:3).
If you are not careful … that you may fear this … name: To fear the name means to fear God himself. It refers to showing deep respect and reverence for the Lord (see study note on 7:21).

Deuteronomy 28:1–68

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Joshua Ancient Law Codes Blessing Counsel from Others Curses and Blessings God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings God’s Faithfulness to His People Making Sense of the Exile Oppression of God’s People The Land True Success

Related verses

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.
Exodus 20:2
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Jeremiah 7:9–10
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Exodus 3:14–15
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Malachi 1:14
“But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.
Exodus 34:5–7
And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.
Deuteronomy 6:13
Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.
Deuteronomy 28:15
If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:
Exodus 6:2–3
God also told Moses, “I am the LORD.
Jeremiah 7:26–28
Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers.
Hebrews 12:28–29
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

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