For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.
For the LORD will defend his people and show compassion to his servants when he sees that their strength is completely gone, and no one is left, whether slave or free.
God is saying that when his people are at their weakest and most desperate, with no strength left, he will step in to judge their enemies and show mercy to them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy, a poetic song delivered as a warning to the Israelites about the consequences of turning away from God as they prepared to enter the Promised Land around 1400 BC. In this context, Moses highlights God's role as both judge and merciful protector, emphasizing that divine judgment will come upon His people for their unfaithfulness, but God will intervene when they are at their most vulnerable. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel during their wilderness wanderings, underscoring God's faithfulness despite human failure.
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