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therefore the anger of Yahweh was kindled against this land, to bring on it all the curse that is written in this book;

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The Reason for God's Anger

Commentators explain that God's anger was not arbitrary but a direct response to Israel's idolatry. This anger resulted in the fulfillment of the specific, pre-warned curses written in the book of the Law, particularly those detailed in Deuteronomy 28. This demonstrates that God's judgment is both just and consistent with His covenant warnings.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 29:27

17th Century

Pastor

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against this land
For this their idolatry and base ingratitude:

Matthew Henry

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…