And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware.
And when many terrible things and troubles happen to them, this song will speak against them as evidence of their wrongdoing. The song won't be forgotten by their children and grandchildren. I already know what they're planning to do in their hearts, even now, before I've brought them into the land I promised them.
God is saying He knows His people will turn away from Him even before they enter the Promised Land, and the song He's giving them will serve as a witness against their future disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is near death and God is instructing him to teach the Israelites a song that will serve as a testimony. This comes just before the Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. God is preparing for the reality that the people will eventually abandon their covenant with Him despite His faithfulness.
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