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A Sign of Divine Judgment
Commentators like John Calvin distinguish this affliction from common diseases. While all humanity is subject to illness, this specific plague is presented as an incurable judgment sent directly by God. It serves as a visible sign of divine vengeance for transgressing the Law, not merely a random sickness.
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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 28:35
19th Century
Bishop
A sore botch. — A boil, as in Deuteronomy 28:27.
In the knees. — Compare Ezekiel 7:17; Ezekiel 21:7, All knee…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 28:35
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord shall smite thee in the knees. Since death is common to the whole human race, they must also, by necessity, all be subject to dis…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:35
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with
a sore botch, that cannot be healed
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…