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Deuteronomy 28:19 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out.”
Deuteronomy 28:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:19
Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out—The Hebrew bevo'ekha (בְּבֹאֶךָ, when you come in) and uvetse'tekha (וּבְצֵאתֶךָ, when you go out) form a merism encompassing all activities and movements. This construction appears in blessing contexts as well (Psalm 121:8; Deuteronomy 28:6), indicating comprehensive divine oversight of daily life. Under curse, no journey succeeds, no homecoming brings rest, no enterprise prospers—whether going out to work, war, or worship, or returning home from any endeavor.The phrase may also allude to military campaigns...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:19
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“and blessed shall you be when you go out.”
“nor to him who came in; but great vexations were on all the inhabitants of the lands.”
“in the days of Jael”