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The Humiliation of Loss
The curse described is not just about losing property, but the deep humiliation of seeing it happen. Commentators explain that the ox being slain "before thine eyes" and the donkey "violently taken" highlights the owner's complete powerlessness. This judgment was designed to be a bitter and painful experience, a direct consequence of turning away from 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 28:31
19th Century
Bishop
You shall have none to rescue. — Here and in Deuteronomy 28:29 the Hebrew literally is, You shall have no Saviour.
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:31
17th Century
Pastor
Thine ox [shall be] slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt
not eat thereof
Shall be …
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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…