Deuteronomy 28:20 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Work is frustrated and undermined until destruction.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:20
Active divine opposition and destruction.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:20 Mean?
The Lord actively sends cursing, vexation (trouble, confusion), and rebuke. This is not passive misfortune but divine opposition to the unfaithful. Every work of the hands meets resistance until the nation is destroyed and perishes. The driving cause is forsaking God.
The curse escalates: not only do efforts fail, but the nation faces swift destruction. The language 'wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me' shows that disobedience constitutes a breach of relationship.
Deuteronomy 28:20 in the Original Language
razah (רַעָה), 'vexation' — turmoil, trouble, or calamity sent as divine judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:20
What does Deuteronomy 28:20 mean?
Work is frustrated and undermined until destruction.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:20?
Active divine opposition and destruction.