And thou shalt go unto the priest that shall be in those days, and say unto him, I profess this day unto the LORD thy God, that I am come unto the country which the LORD sware unto our fathers for to give us.
You should go to the priest who is serving at that time and say to him, 'I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD promised our ancestors he would give us.'
The writer is instructing the Israelites to formally acknowledge to God through the priest that they have received the promised land their ancestors were told about.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering final instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a ritual for offering firstfruits, where the people publicly acknowledge that they have arrived in the land God swore to give their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as a fulfillment of His covenant. This practice helped the Israelites remember God's faithfulness and their identity as His chosen people.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.