Lux Domini
Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.

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Interpretation

If we do not keep God's commandments, we not only come short of the blessing promised, but we lay ourselves under the curse, which includes all misery, as the blessing all happiness. Notice the justice of this curse.

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This thought runs through Deuteronomy 28:40-41.

Deuteronomy 28:40 Deuteronomy 28:41