Deuteronomy 29:21
New International Version
The LORD will single them out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law.

New Living Translation
The LORD will separate them from all the tribes of Israel, to pour out on them all the curses of the covenant recorded in this Book of Instruction.

English Standard Version
And the LORD will single him out from all the tribes of Israel for calamity, in accordance with all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law.

Berean Standard Bible
and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law.

King James Bible
And the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law:

New King James Version
And the LORD would separate him from all the tribes of Israel for adversity, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this Book of the Law,

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD will single him out for disaster from all the tribes of Israel, in accordance with all the curses of the covenant which is written in this Book of the Law.

NASB 1995
“Then the LORD will single him out for adversity from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant which are written in this book of the law.

NASB 1977
“Then the LORD will single him out for adversity from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant which are written in this book of the law.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh will separate him out for adversity from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant which are written in this book of the law.

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD will single him out for disaster from all the tribes of Israel [making an example of him], according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this Book of the Law.

Christian Standard Bible
and single him out for harm from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and single him out for harm from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law.”

American Standard Version
And Jehovah will set him apart unto evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that is written in this book of the law.

English Revised Version
And the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that is written in this book of the law.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
And the LORD will single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster based on all the conditions of the promise written in this Book of the Teachings.

Good News Translation
The LORD will make an example of him before all the tribes of Israel and will bring disaster on him in accordance with all the curses listed in the covenant that is written in this book of the LORD's teachings.

International Standard Version
The LORD will set him apart from all the tribes of Israel for destruction, according to the curses of the covenant that were written in this Book of the Law."

Majority Standard Bible
and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law.

NET Bible
The LORD will single him out for judgment from all the tribes of Israel according to all the curses of the covenant written in this scroll of the law.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD will set him apart to evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that is written in this book of the law.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD shall separate him to evil out of all the tribes of Israel according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law:

World English Bible
Yahweh will set him apart for evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and YHWH has separated him for calamity out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the oaths of the covenant which is written in this Scroll of the Law.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah hath separated him for evil, out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the oaths of the covenant which is written in this book of the law.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah separated him for evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant written in the book of this law:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And utterly destroy him out of all the tribes of Israel, according to the curses that are contained in the book of this law and covenant:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and consume him unto perdition out of all the tribes of Israel, according to the curses which are contained in the book of this law and in the covenant.

New American Bible
The LORD will single them out from all the tribes of Israel for doom, in keeping with all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD will single them out from all the tribes of Israel for calamity, in accordance with all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD shall single him out to misfortune from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH shall separate him for evil from all of the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in the book of this Law:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that is written in this book of the law.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord shall separate that man for evil of all the children of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in the book of this law.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Covenant in Moab
20The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven 21and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law. 22Then the generation to come—your sons who follow you and the foreigner who comes from a distant land—will see the plagues of the land and the sicknesses the LORD has inflicted on it.…

Cross References
Exodus 32:33
The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book.

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.

Revelation 20:15
And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Jeremiah 17:13
O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water.

Matthew 7:23
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Isaiah 48:22
“There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Ezekiel 14:9-10
But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel. / They will bear their punishment—the punishment of the inquirer will be the same as that of the prophet—

Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

1 John 5:16
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

Jeremiah 6:30
They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”

Matthew 25:41
Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

John 15:6
If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD shall separate him to evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law:

separate

Joshua 7:1-26
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel…

Ezekiel 13:9
And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Malachi 3:18
Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

are written [heb] is written

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Deuteronomy 29
1. Moses exhorts them to obedience, reminding of the works they had seen
10. All are presented before the Lord to enter into his covenant
18. The great wrath on him who flatters himself in his wickedness
29. Secret things belong unto God














and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster
This phrase highlights the seriousness of breaking the covenant with God. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, emphasizing the blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. The idea of being singled out suggests a divine judgment that is both personal and specific. Historically, Israel was a collective community, and individual actions could impact the entire nation, as seen in the story of Achan in Joshua 7. The concept of disaster here aligns with the covenantal curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28, which include defeat, disease, and exile. This reflects the holiness and justice of God, who cannot tolerate sin within His chosen people.

according to all the curses of the covenant
The covenant refers to the agreement between God and Israel, established at Mount Sinai and renewed on the plains of Moab. The curses are detailed in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, serving as a warning to the Israelites of the consequences of disobedience. These curses are not arbitrary but are a direct result of breaking the covenantal relationship. Theologically, this underscores the conditional nature of the Mosaic Covenant, which contrasts with the unconditional promises made to Abraham. The curses serve as a prophetic warning, fulfilled in various instances throughout Israel's history, such as the Babylonian exile.

written in this Book of the Law
The Book of the Law refers to the Torah, particularly the first five books of the Bible, which include the laws given to Moses. This phrase emphasizes the written nature of God's commands, highlighting their permanence and authority. The written law served as a constant reminder to the Israelites of their obligations and the consequences of failing to uphold them. In a broader biblical context, the written word is a precursor to the New Covenant, where the law is written on the hearts of believers (Jeremiah 31:33). The emphasis on the written law also points to the importance of Scripture as a guide for faith and practice, a principle upheld throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is just and righteous, executing judgment according to His promises and laws.

2. The Tribes of Israel
The twelve tribes descended from the sons of Jacob, who are the recipients of God's covenant and laws.

3. The Covenant
The solemn agreement between God and Israel, which includes blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, as outlined in the Book of the Law.

4. The Book of the Law
Refers to the Torah, particularly the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's laws, instructions, and the terms of the covenant.

5. Curses of the Covenant
The consequences outlined in the covenant for those who turn away from God and His commandments, emphasizing the seriousness of disobedience.
Teaching Points
The Seriousness of Covenant Faithfulness
God's covenant with Israel was not just a set of rules but a relational agreement requiring faithfulness. Disobedience had severe consequences, highlighting the importance of living in accordance with God's will.

The Justice of God
God's justice is evident in His willingness to execute the curses of the covenant. This serves as a reminder that God is holy and righteous, and sin has real consequences.

The Call to Obedience
Believers today are called to live obediently to God's Word. While we are under grace, the principles of obedience and faithfulness remain vital in our relationship with God.

The Role of Scripture in Guiding Life
The Book of the Law was central to Israel's life and should be central to ours. Regular engagement with Scripture helps us understand God's expectations and live accordingly.

Redemption Through Christ
While the curses of the covenant highlight the severity of sin, they also point us to the need for a Savior. Jesus Christ redeems us from the curse, offering forgiveness and new life.(21, 22) And the Lord shall separate him unto evil . . . so that the generation to come . . . shall say . . . of that land.--It is not a little remarkable that the sin of one man is here represented as growing and spreading devastation over the whole land of Israel--the very thing which the man apparently regards as impossible in his inward reasonings, described in Deuteronomy 29:19. Yet is not this the true anticipation of what actually occurred? Comp. 1Kings 14:15-16 : "The Lord shall root up Israel out of this good land, which He gave to their fathers . . . and He shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin" And what Jeroboam was to Israel, Manasseh was to Judah (Jeremiah 15:4): "I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and single him out
וְהִבְדִּיל֤וֹ (wə·hiḇ·dî·lōw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 914: To be divided, separate

for disaster
לְרָעָ֔ה (lə·rā·‘āh)
Preposition-l | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

from all
מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the tribes
שִׁבְטֵ֣י (šiḇ·ṭê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

according to all
כְּכֹל֙ (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the curses
אָל֣וֹת (’ā·lō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 423: An imprecation

of the covenant
הַבְּרִ֔ית (hab·bə·rîṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

written
הַכְּתוּבָ֕ה (hak·kə·ṯū·ḇāh)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

in this
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

Book
בְּסֵ֥פֶר (bə·sê·p̄er)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

of the Law.
הַתּוֹרָ֖ה (hat·tō·w·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law


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