Deuteronomy 28:22
Deuteronomy 28:22 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Multiple afflictions pursue the disobedient relentlessly.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:22
Multiple simultaneous afflictions.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:22 Mean?
The curse lists specific diseases: consumption (wasting), fever, inflammation, burning—all wasting or inflammatory conditions. Sword represents war. Blasting and mildew destroy crops. The catalog shows that affliction comes from every direction: body, enemy, and harvest.
All these pursuers converge on the disobedient, giving them no escape. This is not one hardship but many, each reinforcing the others until the nation perishes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:22
What does Deuteronomy 28:22 mean?
Multiple afflictions pursue the disobedient relentlessly.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:22?
Multiple simultaneous afflictions.