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What Is Egypt's Third Speech

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Third speech of Moses (27: 1-28: 68). For this the elders of Israel and the priests are with Moses, while he recites in detail the curses of Yahweh for disobedience and the blessings for faithfulness. Serious warnings are given regarding the frightening results of infidelity. If those of Israel as their holy people continue to hear the voice of Jehovah their God, they will enjoy wonderful blessings, and all the peoples of the earth will see that the name of Jehovah is called upon them. However, if they do not do this, Yahweh will send upon them "the curse, confusion and rebuke" (28:20). They will be afflicted by disgusting diseases, drought and hunger; their enemies will persecute and enslave them, and they will be scattered and annihilated

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