The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.
The LORD will send curses, frustration, and correction upon you in everything you try to do, until you are destroyed and quickly perish, because of your evil actions and because you have abandoned me.
God is warning that turning away from Him and choosing wickedness will bring consequences and failure in every area of life until destruction comes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, specifically from a section outlining the curses that would come if they broke their covenant with God. Moses was preparing the people for life in Canaan and warning them about the consequences of abandoning God for idol worship and disobedience, which unfortunately became a recurring pattern in Israel's later history.
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