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The Meaning of "Seven Ways"
Commentators explain that the phrase "flee before thee seven ways" is a powerful image of total victory. It signifies a complete and chaotic rout where a terrified army scatters in every possible direction. This promise was not just for a simple retreat, but for an overwhelming and undeniable victory orchestrated by God.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 28:1–14
18th Century
Theologian
A comparison of this chapter with (Exodus 23:20–23) and (Leviticus 26:0) will show how Moses here resumes and amplifies the…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 28:7
19th Century
Bishop
And flee before you seven ways. — “So is the custom of those who are terrified, to flee, scattering in every direction” (…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 28:7
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord shall cause your enemies that rise up against you
to be smitten before your face<…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 28:1–14
17th Century
Minister
This chapter is a very large exposition of two words, the blessing and the curse. They are real things and have real effects.
The blessings …