KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the day when you cross the Jordan River into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, you must set up large stones and cover them with plaster.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing the Israelites to create a permanent stone monument when they enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is giving final instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. This command was given as they prepared to cross the Jordan River and claim the territory God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The plastered stones would serve as a lasting memorial and would have God's laws written on them for future generations to see.
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