Deuteronomy 28:14

And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 28:14

BSB

Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them.

AKJV

And you shall not go aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

CPDV

and will not turn aside from them, neither to the right, nor to the left, nor follow strange gods, nor worship them.

ERV

and shalt not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

NHEB

and shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

SMT

And thou shalt not turn aside from all the words which I command you this day, to the right and to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 28:14

AndthoushaltnotgoasideH5493VerbfromanyofthewordsH1697Noun MasculinewhichIcommandH6680VerbtheethisdayH3117Noun MasculinetotherighthandH3225Noun FeminineortotheleftH8040Noun MasculinetogoH3212Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction otherH312Adjective godsH430Noun MasculinetoserveH5647Verbthem

Commentary for Deuteronomy 28:14

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 28:14

Summary

Strict adherence to covenant prevents idolatry

Event

Command against apostasy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC