Deuteronomy 11:26

26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse—

Deuteronomy 11:26 in Other Translations

26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;

26 "See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse:

26 “Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse!

26 I've brought you today to the crossroads of Blessing and Curse.

26 "Look, today I set before you a blessing and a curse:

Deuteronomy 11:26 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:26

Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse
Meaning the law of God, and the statutes, judgments, and commandments of it; which, if obeyed, blessings would be bestowed upon them; but if disobeyed, they would be liable to the curses of it, as the following words explain it; see ( Deuteronomy 30:15-19 ) everyone of the Israelites were called upon to see and consider this matter, it being an interesting one to them all.

Deuteronomy 11:26 In-Context

24 Every place where you set your foot will be yours: Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Mediterranean Sea.

25 No one will be able to stand against you. The LORD your God, as he promised you, will put the terror and fear of you on the whole land, wherever you go.

26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse—

27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today;

28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the LORD your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 24:5
• 2. Leviticus 26:14-17; Deuteronomy 27:13-26; Deuteronomy 30:1,15,19; Lamentations 2:17; Daniel 9:11; Haggai 1:11; Malachi 2:2; Malachi 3:9; Malachi 4:6