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Deuteronomy 28:37 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:37 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 37 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.”
Deuteronomy 28:37 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:37
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee. The Hebrew shammah (astonishment) conveys horror and desolation—Israel's covenant unfaithfulness would make them a shocking spectacle. Mashal (proverb) and sheninah (byword) indicate they would become proverbial examples of divine judgment, cautionary tales told among nations.This curse reversed the Abrahamic promise that Israel would be a blessing to nations (Genesis 12:3). Instead of nations seeking Israel's God through their prosperity, they would mock Israel's God through the...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:37
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“which I have made holy for my name”
“a taunt and a curse”
“I will send and take all the families of the north”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us.”
“as you were a curse among the nations”
“the ministers of Yahweh”
“your children who shall rise up after you”
“and with blindness”