1 Samuel 15:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie or change his mind, because he is not a human being who needs to change his mind.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God, called 'the Strength of Israel,' is completely trustworthy and doesn't change his mind like humans do because he is perfect and all-knowing.

📚 Historical Context

This statement comes during a confrontation between the prophet Samuel and King Saul, after Saul disobeyed God's command to completely destroy the Amalekites. Samuel is declaring God's final judgment on Saul's kingship, emphasizing that unlike humans, God's decisions are unchangeable when based on his perfect character and justice.

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