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But it shall come to pass, if you will not listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day, that all these curses shall come on you, and overtake you.

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Curses Aren't Just Lost Blessings

Commentators stress that disobedience doesn't simply mean missing out on God's blessings. Instead, it actively invites a curse that, as the verse says, will "come upon thee, and overtake thee." Matthew Henry notes this curse follows the sinner everywhere, tainting every enjoyment, while John Gill highlights that the curses will pursue and seize those who disobey.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 28:15–68

18th Century

Theologian

The curses correspond in form and number (Deuteronomy 28:15–19) to the blessings (Deuteronomy 28:3–6), and the special ways…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 28:15

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 28:15–48. THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE.

But it shall come to pass. —The following verses to th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 28:15

16th Century

Theologian

But it shall come to pass, if you will not hearken. This list of curses is longer than the previous one proclaimed from Mount Sinai, undou…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 28:15

17th Century

Pastor

But it shall come to pass, if you will not hearken to the voice of the Lord your God As directed, exhorted, and encourage…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 28:15–44

17th Century

Minister

If we do not keep God's commandments, we not only fall short of the blessing promised, but we also lay ourselves under the curse, which includes al…