Deuteronomy 28:32
Deuteronomy 28:32 Meaning and Explanation
“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:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Children are taken into captivity while parents watch in agony.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:32
Loss of children to captivity and exile.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:32 Mean?
The most intimate loss: children taken to another people. Parents watch helplessly as their eyes fail with longing, day after day. 'No might in thine hand' means they cannot resist or recover their children. This is emotional and relational destruction layered on material loss.
The curse reaches the deepest bonds. The family is shattered by forcible separation, creating permanent grief and helplessness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:32
What does Deuteronomy 28:32 mean?
Children are taken into captivity while parents watch in agony.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:32?
Loss of children to captivity and exile.