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◄ Deuteronomy 28:13►
New International Version
The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.

New Living Translation
If you listen to these commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, and if you carefully obey them, the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you will always be on top and never at the bottom.

English Standard Version
And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you shall only go up and not down, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, being careful to do them,

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today.

King James Bible
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to dothem:

New King James Version
And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observethem.

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you will only be above, and not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you today, to followthem carefully,

NASB 1995
“The LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe them carefully,

NASB 1977
“And the LORD shall make you the head and not the tail, and you only shall be above, and you shall not be underneath, if you will listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observethem carefully,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh will make you the head and not the tail, and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I am commanding you today, to keep and to do,

Amplified Bible
The LORD will make you the head (leader) and not the tail (follower); and you will be above only, and you will not be beneath, if you listenand pay attention to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today, to observe them carefully.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward if you listen to the LORD your God’s commands I am giving you today and are careful to follow them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward if you listen to the LORD your God’s commands I am giving you today and are careful to follow them.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah will make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them,

Contemporary English Version
Obey the laws and teachings that I'm giving you today, and the LORD your God will make Israel a leader among the nations, and not a follower. Israel will be wealthy and powerful, not poor and weak.

English Revised Version
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. You will always be at the top, never at the bottom, if you faithfully obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today.

Good News Translation
The LORD your God will make you the leader among the nations and not a follower; you will always prosper and never fail if you obey faithfully all his commands that I am giving you today.

International Standard Version
"The LORD your God will make you the head and not the tail—placing you above and not beneath—if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I'm giving you today to keep and observe.

NET Bible
The LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you will always end up at the top and not at the bottom, if you obey his commandments which I am urging you today to be careful to do.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD will make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath; if you shall listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken to the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today.

World English Bible
Yahweh will make you the head, and not the tail. You will be above only, and you will not be beneath, if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you today, to observe and to do,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH has set you for head and not for tail; and you have been only above, and are not beneath, for you listen to the commands of your God YHWH, which I am commanding you today, to keep and to do,

Young's Literal Translation
'And Jehovah hath given thee for head, and not for tail; and thou hast been only above, and art not beneath, for thou dost hearken unto the commands of Jehovah thy God, which I am commanding thee to-day, to keep and to do,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah gave thee for head, and not for tail: and thou wert only for ascending, and thou shalt not be for beneath; when thou shalt hear to the commands of Jehovah thy God that I command thee this day, to watch and to do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord shall make thee the head and not the tail: and thou shalt be always above, and not beneath: yet so if thou wilt hear the commandments of the Lord thy God which I command thee this day, and keep and do them,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord will appoint you as the head, and not as the tail. And you shall be always above, and not beneath. But only if you will listen to the commandments of the Lord your God, which I entrust to you this day, and will keep and do them,

New American Bible
The LORD will make you the head not the tail, the top not the bottom, if you obey the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I am giving you today, observing them carefully,

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD will make you the head, and not the tail; you shall be only at the top, and not at the bottom—if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today, by diligently observing them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD shall make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be on top only, and you shall not be beneath; if you will hearken to the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you this day, to observe and to do them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH shall make you the head and not the tail, and you shall be above and you shall not be beneath, when you will listen to the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH your God that I command you today, and you keep and do them:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD will make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord thy God make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt then be above and thou shalt not be below, if thou wilt hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, in all things that I charge thee this day to observe.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Blessings of Obedience
…12The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.13The LORDwill makeyou the headand notthe tail;you will onlymove upwardand neverdownward,ifyou hearand carefullyfollowthe commandmentsof the LORDyour God,whichIam givingyou today.14Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them.…

Cross References
Leviticus 26:13
I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians. I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk in uprightness.

Isaiah 9:14-15
So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. / The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies.

Isaiah 28:13
Then the word of the LORD to them will become: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there,” so that they will go stumbling backward and will be injured, ensnared, and captured.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Isaiah 58:14
then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Psalm 18:43
You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.

Psalm 23:1-2
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalm 37:34
Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Psalm 91:13
You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD shall make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath; if that you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do them:

the head

Numbers 24:18,19
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly…

Isaiah 9:14,15
Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day…

if that thou

Deuteronomy 28:1
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observeand to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Deuteronomy 4:6-9
Keep therefore and dothem; for thisis your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nationis a wise and understanding people…

Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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Deuteronomy 28
1.The blessings for obedience
15.The curses for disobedience














The LORD will make you the head and not the tail;
This phrase signifies a position of leadership and prominence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being the "head" implies authority and influence, while the "tail" suggests subordination and insignificance. This promise reflects God's covenantal blessings for Israel, contingent upon their obedience. It echoes the blessings outlined inDeuteronomy 28, contrasting with the curses for disobedience. The imagery of head and tail is also seen inIsaiah 9:14-15, where leaders are described as the head, and false prophets as the tail, emphasizing the importance of righteous leadership.

you will only move upward and never downward,
This promise of continual progress and elevation is tied to Israel's faithfulness. It suggests prosperity, success, and divine favor in all endeavors. Historically, Israel experienced periods of ascendancy, such as under King David and Solomon, when they adhered to God's commandments. This upward movement is symbolic of spiritual growth and blessing, contrasting with the downward spiral associated with disobedience and idolatry, as seen in the later history of Israel and Judah.

if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God,
The condition for receiving these blessings is obedience to God's commandments. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where blessings are contingent upon adherence to the law. The emphasis on hearing and careful following underscores the importance of not just knowing the law but living it out. This principle is reiterated throughout Deuteronomy and is foundational to the Mosaic Covenant. It is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus emphasizes obedience to God's word (John 14:15).

which I am giving you today.
This phrase highlights the immediacy and relevance of God's commandments. The use of "today" underscores the urgency and present application of the law to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of the fresh commitment required from each generation. The giving of the law is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking their identity as God's chosen people and setting the standard for their conduct and relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and promises to the Israelites.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, receiving the covenant and laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

3.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

4.Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
Locations where blessings and curses were pronounced over Israel, symbolizing the choice between obedience and disobedience.

5.Covenant
The agreement between God and Israel, involving blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.
Teaching Points
Obedience Brings Elevation
The promise of being the "head and not the tail" is contingent upon obedience to God's commandments. This principle remains true for believers today; obedience to God's Word leads to spiritual and sometimes material elevation.

God's Sovereignty in Blessing
The passage emphasizes that it is the LORD who makes one the head. Recognizing God's sovereignty in our successes keeps us humble and dependent on Him.

Conditional Promises
The blessings are conditional upon hearing and carefully following God's commandments. This teaches us the importance of not just knowing God's Word but actively living it out.

Spiritual Leadership
Being the "head" implies leadership and influence. Christians are called to lead by example, reflecting Christ in their actions and decisions.

Continuous Growth
The promise of moving "upward and never downward" suggests a life of continuous growth and improvement in our walk with God, as we remain faithful to His commandments.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 28:13?

2.How can we ensure we are "the head and not the tail" today?

3.What does it mean to "listen to the commandments" in our daily lives?

4.How does Deuteronomy 28:13 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

5.In what ways can we apply being "above and not beneath" practically?

6.How does obedience to God lead to blessings, according to Deuteronomy 28:13?

7.How does Deuteronomy 28:13 define the relationship between obedience and divine favor?

8.What historical context influenced the promises in Deuteronomy 28:13?

9.How does archaeology support the events described in Deuteronomy 28?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 28?

11.Is it the head, not the tail?

12.Is it the head, not the tail?

13.In Deuteronomy 28, how can modern readers reconcile the promise of curses (verses 15-68) with our scientific understanding of disease, famine, and natural disasters?

14.Does the harsh response prescribed in Deuteronomy 13 conflict with the concept of free will versus strict divine command?
What Does Deuteronomy 28:13 Mean
The LORD will make you

“The LORD will make you…” (Deuteronomy 28:13a) places the entire promise in God’s hands. He is the initiator, not human effort. Scripture consistently shows that every promotion and safeguard comes from Him:

•1 Samuel 2:7-8—“The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He brings low, He also exalts.”

•Psalm 75:6-7—“Exaltation does not come from the east, west, or desert, but God is the Judge; He brings one down and lifts another up.”

•James 1:17—“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”

Because the promise starts with the LORD’s action, confidence rests in His character and covenant faithfulness rather than our own abilities.

the head and not the tail

To be “the head” is to occupy the place of leadership, influence, and victory, while “the tail” pictures subservience and defeat. Earlier in the same chapter Moses warned that disobedience would reverse the roles (v. 44). God’s intent for His obedient people is clear:

•Deuteronomy 28:1—obedience places Israel “high above all the nations of the earth.”

•Isaiah 9:14-15 contrasts “head” and “tail,” identifying the head with honor and the tail with false leadership.

•Romans 8:37 assures believers that “in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

Literally for Israel and spiritually for all who walk in faith, God sets His people in positions where they guide rather than merely react.

you will only move upward and never downward

Upward momentum speaks of continual progress and blessing; downward motion signals decline. God promises a trajectory of growth:

•Psalm 18:33—“He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He causes me to stand on the heights.”

•Proverbs 4:18—“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”

•Philippians 3:13-14 urges pressing “toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

The covenant assurance is steady advancement—influence that expands and a life increasingly marked by God’s favor.

if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God

The promise is conditional. Blessing follows obedience, a theme woven through Scripture:

•Deuteronomy 11:26-28—blessing or curse depends on listening to God’s commands.

•John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

•James 1:22 warns against being hearers only; doers are blessed.

Hearing involves attentive listening, while “carefully follow” calls for wholehearted, detailed obedience. God’s standards aren’t suggestions; they are life-giving directives that channel His favor.

which I am giving you today

Moses roots the commands in the present moment. God’s Word is always timely and accessible:

•Deuteronomy 30:11-14 stresses that the command is “not too difficult” nor “beyond reach… the word is very near you.”

•Hebrews 3:7-8 urges, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

Each generation must freshly receive and act on God’s revealed will; the promise is alive for every “today.”

summary

Deuteronomy 28:13 reveals a divine pattern: God Himself elevates obedient people, making them leaders rather than followers, advancing them upward instead of allowing decline. The blessings are literal for Israel under the Mosaic covenant and remain a trustworthy reflection of God’s heart for all who heed His Word. As we listen and respond to His commands, we can expect His faithful hand to position us for influence, progress, and enduring victory—all to His glory.

Verse 13. - They should be manifestly superior to other nations, heading them and being above them, their leader and not their subject or follower (cf.Isaiah 9:13). Note the contrast in vers. 43, 44.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֤ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will make
וּנְתָֽנְךָ֨(ū·nə·ṯā·nə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

you the head
לְרֹאשׁ֙(lə·rōš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7218:The head

and not
וְלֹ֣א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

the tail;
לְזָנָ֔ב(lə·zā·nāḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2180:Tail, end, stump

you will only
רַ֣ק(raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535:But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

move upward
לְמַ֔עְלָה(lə·ma‘·lāh)
Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605:The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

and never
וְלֹ֥א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

downward,
לְמָ֑טָּה(lə·māṭ·ṭāh)
Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 4295:Downward, below, beneath

if
כִּֽי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

you hear
תִשְׁמַ֞ע(ṯiš·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

and carefully
לִשְׁמֹ֥ר(liš·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

follow
וְלַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃(wə·la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213:To do, make

the commandments
מִצְוֺ֣ת ׀(miṣ·wōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4687:Commandment

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God,
אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

which
אֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אָנֹכִ֧י(’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

am giving
מְצַוְּךָ֛(mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

you today.
הַיּ֖וֹם(hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A day


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