For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.
For the LORD your God has blessed you in everything you have done with your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness. For these forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything you needed.
God is reminding the Israelites that He has faithfully provided for and blessed them throughout their entire 40-year wilderness journey, meeting every need.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the second generation of Israelites who are about to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's faithful provision during their parents' 40-year wilderness wandering after leaving Egypt. This was a time of testing and dependence on God for daily necessities like food (manna) and water. The wilderness journey was both a consequence of the first generation's disobedience and a period of preparation for the new generation.
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