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A Curse on Every Endeavor
Commentators like John Calvin and Matthew Henry explain that 'coming in and going out' is a Hebrew expression for the entire course of a person's life. This curse, therefore, is not just about travel but signifies that every undertaking, project, and daily activity would be unsuccessful and frustrated for those who disobey God.
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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 Calvin
On Deuteronomy 28:19
16th Century
Theologian
Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in. God here pronounces that all their undertakings would be unsuccessful; for "going out and coming…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:19
17th Century
Pastor
Cursed [shall] you [be] when you come in, and cursed
[shall] you [be] when you go out .
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…