Praying Against Generational Curses The idea of generational curses is derived from passages in the Old Testament, such as Exodus 20:5, which states that the sins of the fathers may be visited upon the children to the third and fourth generations. Generational curses are often associated with negative patterns or consequences that seem to persist in a family lineage, such as addiction, poverty, illness, or dysfunctional relationships. These could be as a result of spiritual influence, where demonic forces or