Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 28 of Deuteronomy. The curses begin with a structure parallel to the blessings but describe disease, drought, defeat, and loss of productivity. The reversal of agricultural and social conditions shows that the promised land does not automatically guarantee prosperity. Israel’s continued presence in it is connected with covenant faithfulness.
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Compare Deuteronomy 28:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Verflucht wirst du sein in der Stadt, verflucht auf dem Acker.
Maldito serás tu en la ciudad, y maldito en el campo.
Maldito serás en la ciudad y maldito serás en el campo.
Tu seras maudit dans la ville, et tu seras maudit dans les champs.
Tu sarai maledetto nella città, sarai ancora maledetto ne’ campi.
Maldito serás tu na cidade, e maldito serás no campo.
你在城裏必受詛咒,在田間也必受詛咒。
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