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Deuteronomy 29:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 29:19

Verse 19 of 29

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And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:

Deuteronomy 29:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:19

Theological / Devotional

Bless himself. That is, seek to convince himself through a process of rationalization that none of the curses would fall upon him, but that he would enjoy the good things of life.

The imagination. Better, “the stubbornness.”

To add drunkenness to thirst. Literally, “to the intent to sweep away the drenched with the dry.” This was probably a proverbial expression implying the destruction of many who had been wrongly influenced by others.

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