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I will bring the land into desolation; and your enemies that dwell therein shall be astonished at it.
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God's Personal Judgment
Commentators emphasize that the desolation of the land is a direct and personal act of God. While earlier judgments involved God permitting enemy attacks, this curse signifies God Himself actively bringing ruin. The same God who promised to personally bless the land for obedience now personally desolates it for disobedience, showing the gravity of breaking the covenant.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22–33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…
19th Century
Anglican
And I will bring the land into desolation. Better, And I myself will bring, etc. From the ruin of the cities and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will bring the land into desolation. The whole country of Judea, cities, towns, villages, fields, vineyards through…
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After God has set the blessing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them—the evils …
