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A Parent's Worst Nightmare
Commentators explain that this curse represents one of the most profound human tragedies: having children only to see them taken away into slavery and exile. The promise of posterity, a cornerstone of God's blessing, is completely reversed, becoming a source of deep sorrow and loss due to national disobedience.
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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 28:41
17th Century
Pastor
You shall beget sons and daughters, but you shall not enjoy
them
Or, "they shall not be…
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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…