Deuteronomy 29:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as it is this day.”
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Read Full Chapter →God removed Israel from their land in anger and scattered them to foreign lands.
The Context of Deuteronomy 29:28
Moses describes the exile that results from covenant-breaking.
What Does Deuteronomy 29:28 Mean?
'Rooted them out' suggests violent removal, like pulling up plants by the roots. God did not gradually withdraw; He actively expelled Israel. The emotion is intense: anger, wrath, great indignation. This is not distant correction but passionate judgment.
'Cast them into another land' means exile—scattering to foreign territories. The promised land is lost. The people are displaced. This is the ultimate covenant curse: the very blessing they were given (the land) is taken away, and they become strangers in strange lands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 29:28
What does Deuteronomy 29:28 mean?
God removed Israel from their land in anger and scattered them to foreign lands.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 29:28?
Moses describes the exile that results from covenant-breaking.