Deuteronomy 5:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must follow all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live, so that things will go well for you, and so that you may live long in the land you are going to take as your own.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that following His commands leads to a good, full life in the land He's giving His people.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. He's reminding them of God's laws and the blessings that come with obedience as they prepare to settle in Canaan. This follows Moses' recounting of the Ten Commandments and emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel.

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