KJV ORIGINAL
A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A nation with harsh, cruel faces that will show no respect for the elderly and no mercy to the young:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a ruthless enemy nation that will show no compassion to anyone, regardless of age.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' warning to the Israelites about the consequences of disobeying God's covenant. He's describing the characteristics of foreign nations that God would allow to conquer Israel if they turned away from Him. This prophecy was later fulfilled through various conquests, including the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions.
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