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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators like Charles Ellicott and John Gill highlight that this specific curse was later echoed by the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 5:15–17) and historically fulfilled during the Babylonian captivity. An unknown, foreign nation consumed the fruits of Israel's labor, just as Moses foretold.
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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 28:33
19th Century
Bishop
A nation which you do not know. —Compare Jeremiah 5:15-17, “A nation whose language you do not know ... shall eat up …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:33
17th Century
Pastor
The fruit of your land, and all your labour, shall a nation
which you know not eat up
…
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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…