And I died spiritually; and this very commandment, which was intended to lead to life and blessing, was discovered by me to lead instead to death and condemnation.
I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death.
OJBand I died. The mitzvoh (commandment) intended as the Derech L'Chayyim (Way to Life) proved for me a means to mavet (death).
TCENTSo I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death.
T4Tand I realized that I was separated from God. The laws that I thought would enable me to live eternally as a result of my obeying them caused me to realize that I was separated from God!