Deuteronomy 29:22 Meaning and Explanation
“So that the generation to come of your children that shall rise up after you, and the stranger that shall come from a far land, shall say, when they see the plagues of that land, and the sicknesses which the LORD hath laid upon it;”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Future generations and outsiders will witness the land's desolation and wonder at the cause.
The Context of Deuteronomy 29:22
Moses projects into a future where covenant-breaking brings visible judgment.
What Does Deuteronomy 29:22 Mean?
If Israel breaks covenant, the land itself will bear the marks of judgment. Plagues will strike. Sickness will afflict. Future generations of Israelites—those born after the covenant is broken—will see this destruction. Strangers from distant lands, passing through, will also see it.
The desolation will be visible and obvious. It cannot be hidden or explained away by accident or chance. The land will speak for itself: something catastrophic has happened here. The evidence of God's judgment will be written across the landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 29:22
What does Deuteronomy 29:22 mean?
Future generations and outsiders will witness the land's desolation and wonder at the cause.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 29:22?
Moses projects into a future where covenant-breaking brings visible judgment.