KJV ORIGINAL
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Vengeance and payback belong to me; their foot will slip when the time is right. The day of their disaster is close, and the troubles coming their way are approaching quickly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that justice and judgment belong to Him alone, and those who oppose Him will face consequences at the right time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final song to Israel before his death, warning them about turning away from God. Moses is prophesying about Israel's future unfaithfulness and God's eventual judgment. The song serves as both a warning and a promise that God will ultimately vindicate His people and judge their enemies.
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