KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD heard what you said, and He became angry, and He made a solemn promise, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God heard the Israelites' complaints and became angry enough to make a serious vow about consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Moses' speech to the new generation of Israelites before entering the Promised Land. He's recounting how their parents complained and refused to trust God when the twelve spies returned from scouting Canaan. The previous generation's lack of faith led to God's anger and His oath that they would wander in the wilderness for 40 years.
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