Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the LORD your God.
You have not eaten regular bread, and you have not drunk wine or strong alcohol, so that you would understand that I am the LORD your God.
God is reminding the Israelites that He provided for them in unusual ways during their wilderness journey so they would recognize His divine care and authority.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites at the end of their 40-year journey through the wilderness, just before they enter the Promised Land. During this time, God miraculously provided manna (heavenly bread) instead of regular bread, and they didn't have access to wine or strong drinks that were common in settled communities. This verse refers to God's supernatural provision that was different from normal human sustenance.
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