KJV ORIGINAL
Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will be cursed in the city, and you will be cursed in the countryside.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that disobedience to God will bring trouble and hardship everywhere you go, whether in populated areas or rural places.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' farewell speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. He was outlining the consequences of breaking their covenant with God, contrasting the blessings for obedience with curses for disobedience. The mention of 'city and field' covered all aspects of their agricultural society - urban trade centers and rural farming areas.
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