The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish.
The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, fever, inflammation, and scorching heat, and with war, crop destruction, and plant disease. These troubles will chase you until you die.
This verse warns that disobedience to God brings serious consequences including sickness, war, and agricultural disasters that can be devastating.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, outlining the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience to God's covenant. This verse specifically warns of various physical afflictions and disasters that would result from turning away from God's laws, serving as a deterrent to unfaithfulness. These curses were part of the Mosaic Law given around 1400 BC, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining a covenant relationship with God.
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