Deuteronomy 15:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But this will only happen if you carefully listen to the LORD your God and make sure to obey all these commands I'm giving you today.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse promises that God's blessings come when we carefully listen to Him and obey His commands.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land, giving them final instructions about how to live as God's people. This verse comes in the middle of teachings about caring for the poor and canceling debts every seven years. Moses is emphasizing that God's blessings on their new nation depend on their faithful obedience to His laws.

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