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KJB-1611 1 Of Idolatry. 2 Religiousnes. 3 A blessing to them that keepe the Commandements. 14 A curse to those that breake them. 40 God promiseth to remember them that repent.
(1 Of Idolatry. 2 Religiousnes. 3 A blessing to them that keep the Commandments. 14 A curse to those that break them. 40 God promiseth to remember them that repent.)
This chapter presents blessings and curses based on obedience: 1) Blessings for obedience (26:1-13) - Agricultural prosperity - Military victory - God’s presence 2) Curses for disobedience (26:14-39) - Progressive punishments - Natural disasters - Military defeats 3) Hope for restoration (26:40-46) - Confession and repentance - God’s faithfulness to covenant
The chapter uses many metaphors that need careful translation:- “Walk in my statutes” means “obey my laws”- “Break the pride of your strength” means “destroy what makes you proud”- “Set my face against you” means “oppose you”- Consider how your language expresses these concepts naturally
Many statements use passive form. Your language might need to say who does the action:- “You shall be struck down” → “Your enemies will kill you”- “The land will be deserted” → “You will leave the land empty”- “Your strength shall be exhausted” → “You will lose your strength”
The chapter uses several idioms that need careful translation:- “Break the staff of bread” means “cause famine”- “Fall by the sword” means “die in battle”- “Turn to you” means “show favor”- Use natural expressions in your language
Several phrases appear multiple times for emphasis:- “I am Yahweh”- “Seven times”- “Walk in hostility”- Maintain the emphasis while using natural expressions
The chapter emphasizes the relationship between obedience and blessing:- Obedience brings prosperity- Disobedience brings punishment- God remains faithful to His covenant- Shows God’s justice and mercy
Punishments increase in severity:- Start with mild consequences- Become more severe with continued disobedience- Each stage gives opportunity for repentance- Shows God’s patience and justice
God’s presence is central to the promises:- His presence brings blessing- His opposition brings curse- He can be reconciled through repentance- Shows importance of relationship with God
Actions affect the whole community:- Blessings benefit everyone- Curses impact everyone- Individual choices have communal effects- Shows corporate responsibility(See: lawofmoses, repent, and promise)