Deuteronomy 28:44

He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 28:44

BSB
He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail.
AKJV
He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.
CPDV
He will lend to you, and you will not lend to him. He will be as the head, and you will be as the tail.
ERV
He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.
NHEB
He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.
SMT
He shall lend to thee and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be for head, and thou shalt be for tail.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 28:44

HeshalllendH3867VerbtotheeandthoushaltnotlendH3867VerbtohimheshallbetheheadH7218Noun MasculineandthoushaltbethetailH2180Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 28:44

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 28:44
Summary
Debtor relationship inverts, subordinate becomes creditor
Event
Financial hierarchy completely reversed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Curse