KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Blessed will be your basket and your storage areas.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that your food supplies and provisions will be blessed and abundant.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' farewell speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, listing the blessings that would come if they obeyed God's commandments. In ancient agricultural societies, baskets were used for gathering crops like grapes and olives, while storage areas kept grain and other food supplies safe. These represented the basic necessities of life and economic security for families and communities.
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