--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: DEU28.13 And the LORD shall make thee the…" description: "\"“DEU28.13 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 un..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bbf/anonymous-1_commandments_deu28-13-and-the-lord-shall-make-thee-th_2703074.jpg" --- # DEU28.13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not… ![“DEU28.13 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 do them:” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bbf/anonymous-1_commandments_deu28-13-and-the-lord-shall-make-thee-th_2703074.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bbf/anonymous-1_commandments_deu28-13-and-the-lord-shall-make-thee-th_2703074.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bbf/anonymous-1_commandments_deu28-13-and-the-lord-shall-make-thee-th_2703074.jpg) > ““DEU28.13 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 do them:”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Obedience to divine commandments promises leadership and elevation, while disobedience leads to subjugation. **In simple terms:** Follow commandments to be uplifted; disobey leads to being low. Key Takeaway Prioritize moral obedience for personal growth. Themes faith obedience leadership Mood spiritual inspirational Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - religious study - personal counseling - community worship Key Concepts theology ethics Questions to Reflect On - What does “being the head” mean today? - How do modern believers reconcile ancient commandments? 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