They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust.
They will waste away from hunger and be consumed by burning fever and deadly plague. I will also send wild animals to attack them, along with poisonous snakes that crawl in the dust.
God is describing the severe consequences that will come upon His people when they turn away from Him - including famine, disease, and dangerous animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses delivers his farewell song to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, warning them of the dire consequences of breaking their covenant with God through idolatry and disobedience. This verse uses vivid poetic language to describe the judgments God will send, such as famine, disease, and attacks from wild animals, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine retribution. It is set during the final days of Moses' leadership, after the Israelites' long wilderness wanderings, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God's laws.
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