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A Blindness of the Mind
Commentators unanimously interpret the 'groping at noonday' not as physical blindness, but as a profound mental and spiritual confusion. It describes a state where, despite the truth being as clear as day, people are unable to discern the right path or make wise decisions because they have been spiritually blinded as a consequence of their disobedience.
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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 28:29
19th Century
Bishop
You shall not prosper in your ways. —The exact opposite is promised to Joshua (Deuteronomy 1:8) if he follows…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:29
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall grope at noon day as the blind grope in
darkness
That is, being in darkne…
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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…