Deuteronomy 28:17 curses the basket and kneading bowl — the direct opposite of the blessing in 28:5, forming a stark covenant contrast.

Deuteronomy 28:45 introduces the curses that come for disobedience, showing that the blessing on basket and kneading bowl is conditional on obedience.

Exodus 23:25 blesses bread and water, the same basic provisions as 'basket and kneading bowl', linking covenant obedience to physical sustenance.