Deuteronomy 30:7
And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָתַן֙
will put
H5414
וְנָתַן֙
will put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 13
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֣ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֣ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 13
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
אֵ֥ת
H853
אֵ֥ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:15And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.Isaiah 10:12Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.Numbers 24:14And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
Historical Context
Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and exiled Judah, yet Babylon itself fell to Persia shortly after. Rome destroyed the temple (AD 70) yet the Roman Empire eventually crumbled while Christianity spread globally.
Throughout history, persecutors of God's people eventually face judgment while His people ultimately prevail through suffering.
Questions for Reflection
- What does transferring curses to enemies teach about divine justice?
- How does God use nations as judgment instruments yet later judge them?
- What does this teach about God's protection of His people despite temporary suffering?
- How should this promise encourage believers experiencing persecution?
- What is the proper response to persecution - vengeance or trusting God's judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee. God promises to transfer the covenant curses from repentant Israel to their oppressors. Those who hate thee and persecuted thee will experience the judgment Israel endured during exile.
This demonstrates divine justice - God punishes those who afflict His people. Though He uses nations as instruments of judgment against Israel, He later judges those nations for excessive cruelty and treating His people as mere spoil.
The principle appears throughout Scripture - God promised Abraham that those who curse you I will curse (Genesis 12:3). Touching God's people invokes divine judgment on the persecutors.
This ultimate vindication encourages suffering believers - persecution is temporary, and God will repay afflicters while vindicating His people. Romans 12:19 applies this - Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.