What is a Bastard's Curse?
A “bastard” in biblical terms refers to a child born out of wedlock, conceived outside the covenant of marriage. The term may sound harsh by modern standards, but in the biblical context, it represents more than just a social label; it carries a generational spiritual consequence that can affect individuals' emotional and spiritual lives for generations.
Scriptural Foundation
Deuteronomy 23:2 (KJV) says:
“A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord.”
This sobering verse highlights a serious spiritual reality. Children born outside the sanctity of marriage are cut off from spiritual community and blessings unless the curse is broken. That separation can manifest emotionally, relationally, and spiritually without people knowing the root cause.
Spiritual Consequences of the Bastard Curse
In healing and deliverance ministry, we have found a recurring pattern: people born out of wedlock often carry deep-seated wounds and spiritual oppression. Common manifestations include:
These are not just psychological patterns—they are spiritual strongholds. The curse opens the door for demonic spirits to enter at conception or during gestation. These spirits—of rejection, fear, shame, and more—often gain legal ground through this generational inequity.
Common Symptoms of the Bastard Curse
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Feelings of Rejection and Abandonment
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A persistent sense of being unloved, unwanted, or “on the outside looking in.”
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Difficulty receiving love, even from God or trusted people.
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Struggle with Identity and Belonging
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Never feeling “good enough” to fit in—at church, in families, or in relationships.
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A strong sense of being disconnected from purpose and destiny.
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Inability to Bond with Father Figures or Authority
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Generational Patterns of Illegitimacy
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Repeated patterns of out-of-wedlock births, divorce, and broken family structures.
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A family history marked by instability, sexual sin, or abandonment.
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Religious Resistance and Spiritual Barrenness
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Feeling spiritually dry, despite effort.
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Lack of breakthrough in prayer, worship, or intimacy with God.
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Feeling “orphaned” in the body of Christ.
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Self-Sabotage and Shame Cycles
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Repeating destructive patterns, often driven by a subconscious belief that one is “cursed.”
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Shame and guilt that linger even after repentance.
Children Know
Even young children somehow intuitively know if they were conceived in a covenant or out of lust. Children often ask questions like, “Were you married when I was born?” or look at wedding dates and compare them with their birthdates. When they discover there was no marriage or realize they were unwanted, it brings shame and self-rejection.
These wounds invite the enemy to whisper lies like:
Such lies shape identities and behaviors. The person may crave love but seek it in unhealthy, ungodly ways, often repeating the cycle by conceiving children outside of marriage themselves.
The Generational Nature of the Curse
Deuteronomy 23:2 says the curse can last up to ten generations. That’s a long time. Many people are walking in spiritual bondage today because of an ancestor’s sin. The enemy uses these doorways to keep families in cycles of brokenness, shame, and rebellion against God.
Breaking the Curse Through Christ
If this resonates with your life, there is hope in Jesus Christ. The curse is real, but the power of the cross is greater.
Galatians 3:13 says:
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us...”
When Jesus died on the cross, He made it possible for every curse—including the bastard curse—to be broken. Here’s how you can begin to walk in freedom:
Forgive Your Parents – Even if you don’t know the full story, choose to forgive your mother and father for conceiving you outside of marriage. Release them from the debt you feel they owe you.
Renounce the Curse – Speak aloud in the name of Jesus that you break and renounce the bastard curse and all spirits associated with it.
Cast Out Associated Spirits – In Christ’s authority, command the spirits of rejection, abandonment, fear, shame, lust, and others to leave you.
Receive Your Identity as a Child of God – If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, you are a beloved son or daughter of God. You are not illegitimate in His eyes.
Romans 8:15 says:
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Ask for the Father’s Blessing – Whether your earthly father is living or not, ask your Heavenly Father to bless you and fill that parental void. If possible, ask your earthly father or mother for a spoken blessing. Words carry power.
Teach Your Children – If you have children born out of wedlock, ask their forgiveness for opening that door. Break the curse off them in the name of Jesus. Speak blessings over them. Begin teaching them the ways of the Lord to protect them from repeating the cycle.
The Power of Confession and Repentance
There is always hope when there is repentance. If you are the parent, confess your sins before God, repent, and break the curse on your child. If you are the child, forgive and release your parents and step into your full inheritance in Christ.
The Power of Deliverance Ministry of Breaking the Bastard Curse
Deliverance ministry is a biblical, Christ-centered process that helps people identify and break ungodly spiritual attachments, curses, and demonic influences. The bastard curse, while spiritually rooted, can be broken through repentance, renunciation, and spiritual authority in Jesus' name.
1. Breaking Legal Ground
Deliverance exposes and closes the spiritual doors opened through generational sins or past trauma. Through repentance for the sins of the forefathers (Nehemiah 1:6) and breaking agreement with illegitimacy, legal ground is removed from the enemy.
2. Healing Rejection and Identity
Jesus came to restore the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18). In deliverance, the Holy Spirit begins to rebuild your identity as a legitimate child of God—fully accepted, loved, and chosen.
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God...” (John 1:12)
3. Restoration of Intimacy with the Father
Once the curse is broken, many people report a new ability to connect with God, feel His presence, and receive His love as “Abba Father.” The Spirit of adoption replaces the orphan spirit (Romans 8:15).
4. Freedom for Future Generations
Deliverance doesn’t just bring freedom to the individual—it stops the cycle of illegitimacy in the family line. Your obedience and healing today become a blessing for your children and grandchildren.
Get Help Through Deliverance
Healing is available. We’ve seen countless people set free from the torment and rejection of being born out of covenant. You no longer have to carry that pain, confusion, or curse.
Touch of God International Ministries offers private one-on-one healing and deliverance ministry to help you walk through this journey. We also host a FREE Online Deliverance Webinar where you can receive teaching and participate in ministry from the comfort of your home.
NEW! Every Tuesday night at 10:00 PM CST, we offer short teaching, ministry, and deliverance prayer requests inside our private Facebook group. Join us for a powerful time of healing and freedom.
We’re here to walk with you into freedom and spiritual wholeness. The curse can be broken. Healing can begin. Let the blood of Jesus cleanse your lineage and set a new course for your life.
By Traci Morin
Touch of God Healing Ministries (a healing and deliverance ministry located in Dallas, Texas – why don’t you join us at Set Free Bible Study to start your journey of healing?)
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