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Inescapable Consequences
Commentators emphasize that the curses are not passive but actively "pursue" and "overtake" Israel. This language is meant to remove any hope of escape from the consequences of persistent disobedience. The cause is stated plainly: it is a direct result of not listening to God's voice and keeping His commandments. The judgment is portrayed as both certain and relentless.
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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 28:45
19th Century
Bishop
Till thou be destroyed. —Not exterminated. The root meaning of the word is connected with "smiting," and the idea seems to be to c…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 28:45
16th Century
Theologian
Moreover, all these curses shall come upon thee. He not only confirms what he has already said but also takes away all hope of relief, sin…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:45
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, all these curses shall come upon you
Before related, as well as what follow:
and shall …
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 28:45–68
17th Century
Minister
If God inflicts vengeance, what miseries His curse can bring upon humankind, even in this present world! Yet these are but the beginning of sorrows…