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
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. He is outlining the covenant blessings for obedience and the severe curses for disobedience to God's laws, as a way to reinforce their commitment to the Lord. This verse specifically warns the people that persistent wickedness and abandonment of God would lead to frustration and destruction in all their undertakings.
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