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A Direct Reversal of Blessing
Commentators unanimously note that this curse is the direct counterpart to the blessing in Deuteronomy 28:5. The 'basket' was for gathering produce from the field, and the 'kneading-trough' was for preparing bread at home. Cursing them signifies a disruption of the entire food supply, from harvest to consumption, turning God's provision into scarcity.
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Deuteronomy
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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
On Deuteronomy 28:16–19
19th Century
Bishop
Cursed... — Here we have the counterpart of Deuteronomy 28:3-6, inclusive. The only difference is in the position of the baske…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:17
17th Century
Pastor
Cursed [shall be] your basket and your store .
] (See Gill on Deuteronomy 28:5). (See Gill on Deuterono…
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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…