As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22-33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

As long as it lies desolate it will rest; because it did not rest ... — Better, All the days of its desolation shall …

As long as it lies desolate it shall rest From tillage, neither man nor beast working upon it; for which reason such a sp…

After God has set the ble ing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them—the evils t…