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The Sin Behind the Sin
Commentators explain that the severe curses were not just for external disobedience, but for a deeper heart issue. The root problem, as this verse states, was failing to serve God with joy and gratitude in response to His abundant material blessings. It was a failure of worshipful gladness.
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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…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:47
17th Century
Pastor
Because you served not the Lord your God
By attending his worship, and keeping his commandments:
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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…