Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it:
However, there should be no poor people among you, because the LORD will greatly bless you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as your inheritance to possess.
God is promising that if His people follow His ways, He will bless them so abundantly that poverty won't exist among them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, providing laws that promote justice and care for the vulnerable. This verse is part of a broader section on debt forgiveness and economic practices, emphasizing that if the people faithfully follow God's commands, His blessings would make poverty unnecessary. It reflects the covenant relationship where God's provision is linked to obedience in the new land they are about to inherit.
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