Deuteronomy 30:7

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 30:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Jehovah thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, that persecuted thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Jehovah thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, that persecuted thee.
Deuteronomy 30:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 30

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And Jehovah thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, that persecuted thee.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Lord thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, etc.] Recorded in (<052816>Deuteronomy 28:16-68); that is, the Word of the Lord, as the Targum of Jonathan; for he being now sought unto, and embraced, will be their King and their Saviour, and revenge their enemies: and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee: the Turks and Papists, the former having taken possession of their land, and the latter being violent persecutors of them in all their countries. This will be fulfilled when the vials of God’s wrath will be poured on the antichristian states, (<661601>Revelation 16:1-21).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The rejection of Israel and the desolation of the promised inheritance were not to be the end of God’s dispensations. The closing words of the address therefore are words of comfort and promise. Compare marginal reference and Deuteronomy 4:29 ff; 1 Kings 8:46-50. The chastisements of God would lead the nation to repent, and thereupon God would again bless them. Deuteronomy 30:3 Will turn thy captivity - Will change or put an end to thy state of captivity or distress (compare Psalms 14:7; Psalms 85:2; Jeremiah 30:18). The rendering of the Greek version is significant; “the Lord will heal thy sins.” The promises of this and the following verses had no doubt their partial fulfillment in the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Num 24:14; Psa 137:7-9; Isa 10:12, 14:1-27; Jer 25:12-16, Jer 25:29; Jer 50:33, Jer 50:34, Jer 51:24-26, Jer 51:34-37; Lam 3:54-66, Lam 4:21, Lam 4:22; Eze 25:3, Eze 25:6, Eze 25:8; Eze 25:12, Eze 25:15; Amo 1:3, Amo 1:6, Amo 1:9, Amo 1:11, Amo 1:13; Oba 1:10; Zac 12:3 Deuteronomy 30:8”
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