Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field.
You will be cursed in the city, and you will be cursed in the countryside.
This verse warns that disobedience to God will bring trouble and hardship everywhere you go, whether in populated areas or rural places.
📚 Historical Context
Deuteronomy 28 is part of Moses' farewell address to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, outlining the terms of God's covenant with them. In this chapter, God promises blessings for obedience and severe curses for disobedience, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern practice of including rewards and penalties in treaties to enforce loyalty. This specific verse emphasizes that the curses would impact every aspect of life, from urban environments like the city to rural ones like the field, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the covenant's consequences.
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