KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you shall write them on the doorframes of your house and on your gates:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people to write His words in visible places around their homes as constant reminders of His teachings.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites about how to remember and follow God's laws as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. In ancient times, people would literally inscribe or attach scripture portions to their doorposts and city gates, making God's word visible in daily life. This practice developed into the Jewish tradition of the mezuzah, a small case containing scripture that is still placed on doorframes today.
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