Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 11:26 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 11:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 11 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Blessings and Curses
“Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;”
Deuteronomy 11:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:26
The stark choice: 'Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse.' Moses presents binary options with no middle ground. The Hebrew berakah (בְּרָכָה, blessing) and qelalah (קְלָלָה, curse) represent opposite covenant outcomes. This anticipates Deuteronomy 28's extended blessings and curses. The word 'behold' (re'eh, רְאֵה, 'see!') demands attention to momentous decision. Life under God's covenant isn't neutral—it's dynamically blessed or cursed based on response to His word. This reflects ancient Near Eastern treaty structure: vassal loyalty brings protection; rebellion brings destr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 11:26
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“I have set before you this day life and good”
“when all these things are come on you”
“Cursed is everyone who doesn't continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.{Deuteronomy 27:26}”
“having become a curse for us. For it is written”