Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sights you see will drive you mad. New Living Translation You will go mad because of all the tragedy you see around you. English Standard Version so that you are driven mad by the sights that your eyes see. Berean Standard Bible You will be driven mad by the sights you see. King James Bible So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. New King James Version So you shall be driven mad because of the sight which your eyes see. New American Standard Bible You will also be driven insane by the sight of what you see. NASB 1995 “You shall be driven mad by the sight of what you see. NASB 1977 “And you shall be driven mad by the sight of what you see. Legacy Standard Bible And you shall be driven mad by the sight of what your eyes see. Amplified Bible You shall be driven mad by the sight of the things you see. Christian Standard Bible You will be driven mad by what you see. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will be driven mad by what you see. American Standard Version so that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Contemporary English Version What you see will be so horrible that you will go insane, English Revised Version so that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. GOD'S WORD® Translation The things you see will drive you mad. Good News Translation Your sufferings will make you lose your mind. International Standard Version until you are driven insane from what your eyes will see. Majority Standard Bible You will be driven mad by the sights you see. NET Bible You will go insane from seeing all this. New Heart English Bible so that you shall be mad for the sight of your eyes which you shall see. Webster's Bible Translation So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thy eyes which thou shalt see. World English Bible so that the sights that you see with your eyes will drive you mad. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have been mad because of the sight of your eyes which you see. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast been mad, because of the sight of thine eyes which thou dost see. Smith's Literal Translation And thou wert mad from the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd be astonished at the terror of those things which thy eyes shall see: Catholic Public Domain Version And may you be stupefied at the terror of the things your eyes will see. New American Bible until you are driven mad by what your eyes must look upon. New Revised Standard Version and driven mad by the sight that your eyes shall see. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that you shall be blinded of the sight with which your eyes shall see. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you will be blind from the vision of your eyes that you saw. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917so that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt be distracted, because of the sights of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Curses of Disobedience…33A people you do not know will eat the produce of your land and of all your toil. All your days you will be oppressed and crushed. 34You will be driven mad by the sights you see. 35The LORD will afflict you with painful, incurable boils on your knees and thighs, from the soles of your feet to the top of your head.… Cross References Jeremiah 25:16 And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” Lamentations 3:65 Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them! 1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. 2 Kings 6:33 While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, “This calamity is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?” Isaiah 29:9-10 Stop and be astonished; blind yourselves and be sightless; be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not from strong drink. / For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. Ezekiel 23:33 You will be filled with drunkenness and grief, with a cup of devastation and desolation, the cup of your sister Samaria. Zechariah 12:4 On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. 1 Samuel 21:13-15 So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard. / Then Achish said to his servants, “Look, you can see that the man is insane! Why have you brought him to me? / Am I in need of madmen, that you have brought this man to rave in my presence? Must this man come into my house?” 2 Kings 25:7 And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. Job 30:27 I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me. Matthew 4:24 News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. Mark 5:15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Luke 8:35 So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. John 10:20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?” Acts 26:24 At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!” Treasury of Scripture So that you shall be mad for the sight of your eyes which you shall see. Deuteronomy 28:28,68 The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart: … Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Jeremiah 25:15,16 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it… Jump to Previous Drive Driven Eyes Mad Minds Sight SightsJump to Next Drive Driven Eyes Mad Minds Sight SightsDeuteronomy 28 1. The blessings for obedience15. The curses for disobedience You will be driven mad This phrase indicates a state of mental anguish and distress. In the context of Deuteronomy 28, it is part of the curses that would befall Israel if they disobeyed God's commandments. The idea of being driven mad suggests a loss of peace and stability, which is a direct consequence of turning away from God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mental health was often seen as directly related to one's spiritual state. The Israelites understood that obedience to God brought blessings, while disobedience brought chaos and disorder, both externally and internally. by the sights you see Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and blessings and curses to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the covenant and its stipulations as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 4. Curses of Disobedience A series of consequences outlined in Deuteronomy 28 for failing to obey God's commandments. 5. God The sovereign Lord who establishes the covenant with Israel and sets forth blessings and curses based on their obedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of DisobedienceDisobedience to God's commands leads to severe consequences, including mental anguish and distress. The Importance of Covenant Faithfulness The covenant relationship with God requires faithfulness and obedience, which brings blessings, while disobedience brings curses. The Reality of Spiritual Consequences Spiritual rebellion can lead to a state of confusion and madness, highlighting the need for repentance and alignment with God's will. The Call to Obedience Believers are called to obey God's Word, understanding that His commands are for our good and protection. The Hope of Restoration Despite the curses, God offers hope and restoration for those who repent and return to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You will beוְהָיִ֖יתָ (wə·hā·yî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be driven mad מְשֻׁגָּ֑ע (mə·šug·gā‘) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7696: To rave through insanity by the sights מִמַּרְאֵ֥ה (mim·mar·’êh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision you see. תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (tir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see Links Deuteronomy 28:34 NIVDeuteronomy 28:34 NLT Deuteronomy 28:34 ESV Deuteronomy 28:34 NASB Deuteronomy 28:34 KJV Deuteronomy 28:34 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 28:34 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 28:34 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 28:34 French Bible Deuteronomy 28:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 28:34 So that you shall be mad (Deut. De Du) |
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