KJV ORIGINAL
For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you carefully obey all these commands that I'm giving you—loving the LORD your God, following all his ways, and holding tightly to him—
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is telling the Israelites that if they faithfully obey God's commands, love Him, follow His ways, and stay close to Him, something good will follow.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. He's reviewing God's laws and emphasizing the importance of obedience before they settle in Canaan. This verse is part of a larger passage where Moses is explaining the blessings that will come if they remain faithful to God in their new homeland.
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