Deu 11:26 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 11:26-32: The Blessing and the Curse In this passage, Moses finishes his main encouragements for the Israelites to obey God. He speaks very seriously to help them understand the importance of their choice. Moses uses simple and strong language, making it clear that they must choose between a blessing and a curse, based on whether they follow God’s commandments or not. v. 26 : Moses sums up everything by placing “the blessing and the curse” before the people ( v. 26 ). These are the rewards for obedience and the punishments for disobedience. He explains both the blessing and the curse so everyone will know what each means. Moses also assures them that these are real promises from God, not just empty words. Finally, he gives everyone the choice, making it clear that they must decide whether they want God’s blessing or curse. This is similar to what God says in Num. 16:14 : they are not left in the dark about their situation. If they obey, they will be blessed ( v. 27 ); if not, they will be cursed ( v. 28 ). This agrees with what is written in Isaiah: Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them; but woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with them (Isa. 3:10-11 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 11:26

Deuteronomy 11:26-32: The Blessing and the Curse

In this passage, Moses finishes his main encouragements for the Israelites to obey God. He speaks very seriously to help them understand the importance of their choice. Moses uses simple and strong language, making it clear that they must choose between a blessing and a curse, based on whether they follow God’s commandments or not.

v. 26: Moses sums up everything by placing “the blessing and the curse” before the people (v. 26 ^a). These are the rewards for obedience and the punishments for disobedience. He explains both the blessing and the curse so everyone will know what each means. Moses also assures them that these are real promises from God, not just empty words. Finally, he gives everyone the choice, making it clear that they must decide whether they want God’s blessing or curse. This is similar to what God says in Num. 16:14 ^b: they are not left in the dark about their situation. If they obey, they will be blessed (v. 27 ^c); if not, they will be cursed (v. 28 ^d). This agrees with what is written in Isaiah: Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them; but woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with them (Isa. 3:10-11 ^e).