And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:
And among these nations you will find no peace, and your feet will have no place to rest. But the LORD will give you there a fearful heart, failing eyesight, and deep sadness in your soul.
The writer is warning that without God's blessing, the people will find no peace or rest anywhere they go, but will live in constant fear and sorrow.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they stand on the edge of entering the Promised Land, outlining the blessings for obedience and the severe curses for disobedience to God's covenant. This verse falls within the section of curses, which foretells the consequences of idolatry and unfaithfulness, such as exile among foreign nations where the people would experience constant unrest and distress. It reflects the historical reality of later exiles, like the Babylonian captivity, as a direct result of Israel's repeated rebellion against God.
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