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Lv 5

What does Deuteronomy 28:63 really mean? Is God going to enjoy destroying sinners on Judgment Day?

What does God mean in this scripture?

Deuteronomy 28:63

"Just as the LORD has found great pleasure in causing you to prosper and multiply, the LORD will find pleasure in destroying you. You will be torn from the land you are about to enter and occupy.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    it means that God enjoys bringing people up, and he enjoys tearing them down. It's pretty self explanatory.

    In the specific context of the verse, he is referring too those who commit "evil" deeds. So you hit the head on the nail when you stated that it means that God will enjoy destroying sinners.

    Source(s): atheist
  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

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    Your Bible translation is corrupt - Read here the King James -

    Deuteronomy 28:63 And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.

    They have, indeed, been plucked from off the land, Deu_28:63. Not only by the Babylonish captivity, and when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans; but afterwards, when they were forbidden to set foot in Jerusalem. They should have no rest; no rest of body, but be continually on the remove, either in hope of gain, or fear of persecution. No rest of the mind, which is much worse. They have been banished from city to city, from country to country; recalled, and banished again. These events, compared with the favour shown to Israel in ancient times, and with the prophecies about them, should not only excite astonishment, but turn unto us for a testimony, assuring us of the truth of Scripture. And when the other prophecies of their conversion to Christ shall come to pass, the whole will be a sign and a wonder to all the nations of the earth, and the forerunner of a general spread of true Christianity. The fulfilling of these prophecies upon the Jewish nation, delivered more than three thousand years ago, shows that Moses spake by the Spirit of God; who not only foresees the ruin of sinners, but warns of it, that they may prevent it by a true and timely repentance, or else be left without excuse. And let us be thankful that Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, by being made a curse for us, and bearing in his own person all that punishment which our sins merit, and which we must otherwise have endured for ever. To this Refuge and salvation let sinners flee; therein let believers rejoice, and serve their reconciled God with gladness of heart, for the abundance of his spiritual blessings.

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  • NDMA
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    This applies specifically to the Hebrews - the curses for breaking the covenant. Yes God did rejoice over destroying the unfaithful Jews as his agents (the Romans) destroyed Jerusalem, and the temple and plucked the Jews out of the land and sold them into slavery. God rejoice in this because it removed the final obstacle to establishing the everlasting Kingdom in the Spiritual realm, and salvations was extended to all mankind rather than just the Chosen Ones.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    The verses have to do with the Diaspora. That is destroying them as a nation and scattering them all over the place.

    It is not an End Times application.

  • 8 years ago

    this is what our bible reads .63 “And it must occur that just as Jehovah exulted over YOU to do YOU good and to multiply YOU,+ so Jehovah will exult over YOU to destroy YOU and to annihilate YOU;+ and YOU will simply be torn away from off the soil to which you are going to take possession of it.+

    obviously god wouldn't find pleasure in destroying anyone thats why everyone has a chance to repent .

    He has given us life and everything we have but like this mentions he can take it away aswell .

  • 4 years ago

    After the a million,000 3 hundred and sixty 5 days reign of Christ Jesus in this earth there'll be a "White Throne Judgment" and today all books would be opened. once you have faith in Jesus and you're born lower back, you're no longer any further a murderer, steal or rapist by way of fact Jesus takes your sins away via providing you with the Holy Spirit that purifies and refines you and gets you waiting to fulfill the Lord. this is the Holy Spirit that convicts of sin and gets rid of it one sin at a time. we've all, all meaning "which includes you" have sinned and fallen in need of the huge difference of God. Rejecting Christ Jesus is the astounding sin of which you heavily isn't forgiven. All different sins of yours may well be forgiven and whilst God forgives them He can provide that he won't keep in mind them lower back by way of fact whilst God looks at you at the instant, He sees Jesus in you and God is extremely joyful. you do no longer understand that believing in Jesus potential you have gained the Holy Spirit and this is the Holy Spirit that convicts you of your sins and purifies and refines you and gets you waiting to fulfill the Lord. And what the Holy Spirit starts off in you, he's greater suitable than in a position to end. Scripture tells us "that with out faith this is impossible to thrill God." you may desire to have faith that God is who He reported that he's and via trusting the Lord and via status on His can provide you may triumph over this international. you have an enemy and he includes steal, kill and ruin and there isn't any love in him. devil does even though he can do to maintain you from believing interior the Lord. that's elementary to be sure everywhere you seem in this international. God says that guy is with out excuse to no longer have faith in Him. God says that even the heavens declare His glory. save your eyes on the heavens, by way of fact in those latter days God is going to furnish some remarkable signs and indicators. Many signs and indicators have already been considered. The Wisemen observed the large signs and indicators interior the heavens purely in the previous Jesus got here the 1st time and it would be comparable to quickly as lower back.

  • Bob
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    It's always funny to me how people can anonymously spout heresy and slander but you can't honestly tell me you are going to stand before G-d almighty and accuse him of evil.

    Good luck with that. Feel free to explain to G-d that you are more JUST than him.

    You will likely wet your pants and cry like a baby if stand in the presence of G-d.

    btw I doubt you will be worthy of his presence.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Yes

    Source(s): As if @I try 's comment makes a difference to the heinous crime of murder.
  • 8 years ago

    Jesus fulilled the old law ten commandments and ushered in a new covenant that we as Christian live in today hebrews 10:16-18. read all the books of hebrews very inlighting.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Not a reference to Judgment day.

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