Deuteronomy 28:25

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 28:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah will cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies; thou shalt go out one way against them, and shalt flee seven ways before them: and thou shalt be tossed to and from among all the kingdoms of the earth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah will cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies; thou shalt go out one way against them, and shalt flee seven ways before them: and thou shalt be tossed to and from among all the kingdoms of the earth.
Deuteronomy 28:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25Jehovah will cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies; thou shalt go out one way against them, and shalt flee seven ways before them: and thou shalt be tossed to and from among all the kingdoms of the earth.

What do historical commentaries say?

Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“28:25 This verse reverses the blessing of 28:7; Israel would be forced to scatter from their enemies in seven directions—i.e., completely and totally.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“cause thee: Deu 28:7, Deu 32:30; Lev 26:17, Lev 26:36, Lev 26:37; Isa 30:17 removed: Heb. for a removing, Jer 15:2-9, Jer 24:9, Jer 29:18, Jer 34:17; Eze 23:46; Luk 21:24 Deuteronomy 28:26”
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