In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.
In the morning you will say, 'I wish it were evening!' and in the evening you will say, 'I wish it were morning!' because of the terrible fear in your heart and the awful things you will see with your eyes.
This verse describes a state of constant anxiety and distress where people are so troubled that they can never find peace, wishing they were anywhere but in their present moment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' warnings to the Israelites about the consequences of disobeying God's covenant as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. These curses describe the mental anguish and terror that would come upon them if they turned away from following God's laws. The passage reflects the ancient understanding that spiritual rebellion leads to psychological torment and social upheaval.
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