And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as it is this day.
And the LORD pulled them up from their land in anger, fury, and great rage, and threw them into another country, just as we see today.
God is explaining how He removed His people from their homeland because of His fierce anger at their disobedience, scattering them to foreign lands.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is giving his final speech to Israel before they enter the Promised Land, warning them about the consequences of breaking their covenant with God. This verse prophetically describes what would happen if Israel turned away from God - they would be exiled from their land. This prophecy was later fulfilled when Israel and Judah were conquered and their people taken into captivity by Assyria and Babylon.
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