When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.
When the LORD your God expands your territory, as he has promised you, and you say, 'I want to eat meat,' because you crave meat, you may eat meat whenever you desire it.
God is telling the Israelites that once they settle in the promised land and it grows larger, they'll be free to eat meat whenever they want it, not just during religious ceremonies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites as they prepared to enter and settle in the Promised Land, where God had promised to expand their territory. In ancient Israelite culture, eating meat was often tied to sacrificial rituals at the central place of worship, but as the nation grew and people spread out, practical questions arose about consuming meat in everyday life. God was providing clear guidelines to ensure that their desires for food remained aligned with His holiness and laws.
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