Deuteronomy 28:48
Deuteronomy 28:48 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Deuteronomy 28:48
Enslavement and deprivation by enemies.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:48 Mean?
The curse consequence: slavery to enemies. The Lord sends these enemies—they are instruments of judgment. Service to them is in conditions of extreme deprivation: hunger, thirst, nakedness, want. An iron yoke—symbol of brutal subjection—is fastened. Destruction follows.
Enslavement replaces the freedom promised to the obedient. The yoke of iron shows compulsion and loss of autonomy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:48
What does Deuteronomy 28:48 mean?
Enemies are sent to enslave the disobedient in misery.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:48?
Enslavement and deprivation by enemies.