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Deuteronomy 29:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So keep the words of this agreement and follow them, so that you will succeed in everything you do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is telling the Israelites that if they follow God's covenant faithfully, they will be successful in all their endeavors.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for forty years. He is renewing the covenant that God established with them at Mount Sinai, emphasizing the need to obey its commands for their success and well-being. This verse reflects the historical setting around 1400 BC, where obedience to God's laws was seen as essential for the nation's prosperity and survival.

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