Deuteronomy 28:15But it shall come to pass, if you will not listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day, that all these curses shall come on you, and overtake you.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1406 BC. Moses transitions from blessings to curses in his covenant renewal ceremony. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: heavy-hearted, knowing Israel's future rebellion
Why it matters
This curse list has 613 words in Hebrew, matching the 613 commandments
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 28:15
Moses says 'ALL his commandments' — partial obedience triggers full curse
Common misconceptionMany think this is Old Testament harshness. But Moses is explaining natural consequences — when you reject life's source, death follows. It's cause and effect, not divine anger.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 28:15
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 28:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 28:15 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include disobedience, consequences. Notable phrases: will not listen; voice of Yahweh. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
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