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God's Hand in Nature
John Calvin emphasizes that events like a locust plague are not random acts of nature. He describes insects and other pests as "ministers" God uses to execute His judgments. This perspective challenges believers to see God's sovereign hand even in agricultural disasters, reminding them that such events occur by His command when His law is transgressed.
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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 28:38–42
19th Century
Bishop
These are contrary to Deuteronomy 28:11; and Deuteronomy 28:44 is contrary to Deuteronomy 28:12-13. From the order of the passage, it might seem th…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 28:38
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field. He again makes mention of the scarcity of wine, of wheat, and all sorts of corn; but He ass…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:38
17th Century
Pastor
You shall carry much seed into the field
And sow it plentifully; this and what is said in some following verses plai…
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…