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A Land of Blessing to Curse
Commentators highlight the shocking contrast between this description of a barren land and the earlier promises of a fertile paradise (Deuteronomy 8:7–9). The very land given as a blessing becomes a symbol of God's curse due to the people's unfaithfulness. This serves as a powerful warning that God's gifts are tied to covenant obedience.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 29:23
18th Century
Theologian
The description is borrowed from the local features of the Dead Sea and its vicinity. The towns of the Vale of Siddim were fertile and well-watered…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 29:23
19th Century
Bishop
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein. —Can…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 29:23
17th Century
Pastor
[And that] the whole land thereof [is] brimstone and salt ,
[and] burning
That is, is…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 29:22–28
17th Century
Minister
Idolatry would be the ruin of their nation. It is no new thing for God to bring desolating judgments on a people who profess to be near him. He nev…