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
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, describing the severe consequences that will come if they abandon God and break their covenant with Him. This verse is part of a longer section describing exile and dispersion among foreign nations as punishment for unfaithfulness. These warnings would later be fulfilled during the Babylonian exile and other periods of Jewish dispersion throughout history.
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