• The verse in isolation paints foreigners as bad. Or makes it seem that way. But this is inconsistent with other biblical texts and the bible should not contain internal contradiction so it must mean something else. Let's take a look:

• Deuteronomy 28 contains several passages that mention foreigners in the context of blessings and curses. When the Israelites obey God’s commandments, they are promised dominance and prosperity, including being lenders to many nations but borrowing from none. Conversely, disobedience leads to foreign nations gaining power over them, oppressing them, and taking their resources.

• This depiction arises from the context of ancient Israel, where national strength and independence were viewed as signs of divine favor, and foreign domination was seen as a sign of divine displeasure.

• The references to foreigners are part of the broader theme of blessings and curses related to the covenant, rather than an inherent judgment on foreigners themselves.

-keep in mind, us gentiles are foreigners in this context.

• The verse in isolation paints foreigners as bad. Or makes it seem that way. But this is inconsistent with other biblical texts and the bible should not contain internal contradiction so it must mean something else. Let's take a look:

• Deuteronomy 28 contains several passages that mention foreigners in the context of blessings and curses. When the Israelites obey God’s commandments, they are promised dominance and prosperity, including being lenders to many nations but borrowing from none. Conversely, disobedience leads to foreign nations gaining power over them, oppressing them, and taking their resources.

• This depiction arises from the context of ancient Israel, where national strength and independence were viewed as signs of divine favor, and foreign domination was seen as a sign of divine displeasure.

• The references to foreigners are part of the broader theme of blessings and curses related to the covenant, rather than an inherent judgment on foreigners themselves.