Deuteronomy 30:7Yahweh your God will put all these curses on your enemies, and on those who hate you, who persecuted you.
The setting
Jordan River plains, modern-day Jordan. 1400 BC. Moses speaking his final words to Israel before they enter the Promised Land...
The emotion here: aged prophet delivering final warnings with divine authority
The original word
qelalah (קְלָלָה) — curse, especially covenant curses that bring divine judgment
Why it matters
This was part of Moses' final speech delivered in one day on the plains of Moab
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 30:7
This promise comes AFTER Israel's future exile and return — it's about ultimate vindication
Common misconceptionPeople think this gives them license to pray curses on others. It's actually about God's covenant faithfulness to vindicate His people after they've been disciplined and restored.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 30:7
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 30:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 30:7 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include justice, protection, vindication. Notable phrases: put all these curses on your enemies. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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