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Deuteronomy 28:32 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all the day long: and there shall be no might in thine hand.”
Deuteronomy 28:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:32
Covenant Curse of Loss: This verse forms part of the extensive covenant curses (Deuteronomy 28:15-68) that would befall Israel for disobedience. The phrase "given unto another people" (nethunoth le'am akher) indicates forced separation, likely through slavery, captivity, or tribute.Powerless Grief: The imagery of eyes that "look, and fail with longing" (ra'ah vekhiloth) describes continuous, futile watching—parents desperately hoping to see their children but unable to help them. The Hebrew khiloth suggests eyes failing or becoming exhausted from constant weeping and watching. The phrase "no m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:32
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“that you may remove them far from their border.”
“but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.”
“Even the eyes of his children shall fail.”
“behold”
“and the fruit of your ground”
“and there shall be no rest for the sole of your foot: but Yahweh will give you there a trembling heart”
“and labor to bring forth”
“my heart is troubled; My liver is poured on the earth”
“neither shall you have sons or daughters”
“I have destroyed my people; they didn't return from their ways.”