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and they shall be on you for a sign and for a wonder, and on your seed forever.

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A Sign of Scripture's Truth

Commentators agree that the curses serve as more than just punishment; they are a visible "sign" of God's judgment and a "wonder" to the world. Their fulfillment throughout history, particularly in the scattering of Israel, is seen as undeniable proof of the Bible's divine authority and prophetic accuracy.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 28:46

17th Century

Pastor

And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder
That is, those curses before pronounced, ([Reference Deutero…

Matthew Henry

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…