Deuteronomy 28:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cursed will be your children, your crops, your cattle's offspring, and your flocks of sheep.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that disobedience to God will bring consequences that affect every area of life - family, farming, and livestock.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' farewell address to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. He was outlining the consequences they would face if they abandoned God's covenant and disobeyed His laws. In an agricultural society, children, crops, and livestock represented the foundation of survival and prosperity.

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