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

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 28:37

BSB

You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you.

AKJV

And you shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations where the LORD shall lead you.

CPDV

And you will become nothing but a proverb and a fable to all the peoples to whom the Lord will lead you.

ERV

And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither the LORD shall lead thee away.

NHEB

You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where the LORD shall lead you away.

SMT

And thou wert for an astonishment, for a parable, for a sharp saying in all the peoples where Jehovah shall lead thee there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 28:37

AndthoushaltbecomeanastonishmentH8047Noun FeminineaproverbH4912Noun MasculineandabywordH8148Noun FeminineamongallnationsH5971Noun MasculinewhithertheLORDH3068Proper NameshallleadH5090Verbthee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 28:37

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 28:37

Summary

People become objects of mockery everywhere

Place

All nations

Event

Becomes proverbial object of scorn

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC