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so that you shall be mad for the sight of your eyes which you shall see.

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Madness from Misery

Commentators agree that the madness described is a direct result of witnessing the horrific calamities listed in the preceding verses. The psychological torment of seeing one's family, property, and future destroyed would be so overwhelming as to drive a person to insanity.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 28:34

17th Century

Pastor

So that you shall be mad, for the sight of your eyes that
you shall see .
On account …

Matthew Henry

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…