Deuteronomy 28:25
Deuteronomy 28:25 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Military defeat scatters the people among nations.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:25
Military defeat and exile.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:25 Mean?
This reverses verse 7. Instead of enemies fleeing seven ways, Israel flees seven ways. Defeat is total and overwhelming. The culmination is removal—exile into all the kingdoms of the earth. Military failure becomes displacement and loss of homeland.
The symmetry is exact: blessing brought preeminence and security; curse brings defeat and diaspora. The covenant structure is precise and reversible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:25
What does Deuteronomy 28:25 mean?
Military defeat scatters the people among nations.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:25?
Military defeat and exile.