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The Pain of Fruitless Labor
Commentators explain that this curse is particularly painful because Israel would possess olive trees, a sign of prosperity, but they would be unproductive. The olives would fall from the branches before they were ripe, resulting in fruitless labor. This turns a potential source of wealth and joy into a constant, frustrating reminder of judgment.
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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 Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:40
17th Century
Pastor
You shall have olive trees throughout your coasts
In the several parts of the land of Canaan, which is therefore cal…
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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…