I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.
I will bring terrible things upon you: I will send fear, wasting diseases, and burning fever that will damage your eyesight and break your hearts. You will plant your crops for nothing, because your enemies will come and eat what you have grown.
God is warning that disobedience will bring physical illness, emotional pain, and the loss of their hard work to enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God is speaking to the Israelites through Moses during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt, outlining the terms of the covenant that promised blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. This verse is part of a chapter that details severe consequences, such as diseases and failed harvests, to warn against idolatry and unfaithfulness, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine justice and retribution. Historically, these warnings were intended to keep the nation dependent on God for their survival and prosperity in the Promised Land.
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