KJV ORIGINAL
So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will be driven to madness by the terrible things you will see with your own eyes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that witnessing devastating consequences will be so overwhelming that it will drive people to mental anguish and despair.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' final speech to the Israelites, specifically within the section describing the curses that would come upon them if they disobeyed God's covenant. Moses was warning the people about the horrific consequences of turning away from God, including foreign invasion, siege, famine, and the breakdown of society. These prophecies tragically came to pass during events like the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
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