The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he have consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it.
The LORD will cause deadly diseases to stick to you until they destroy you completely from the land you are going to take as your own.
This verse warns that God will allow devastating plagues to persist among His people until they are wiped out from the promised land if they break their covenant with Him.
📚 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 outlines a covenant renewal, detailing blessings for obedience to God's laws and severe curses for disobedience, as a way to emphasize the importance of faithfulness. This specific verse is part of the curses section, warning that pestilence would be sent by God to consume the people if they abandoned His commandments.
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