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Deuteronomy 6:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And houses filled with all good things that you didn't put there, and wells that were dug by others, vineyards and olive trees that you didn't plant - when you have eaten and are satisfied,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding His people that they will inherit abundant blessings they didn't work for when they enter the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. He's describing how they will inherit established cities, homes, and agricultural resources that the previous Canaanite inhabitants had built and cultivated. This was part of God's promise to give them a land 'flowing with milk and honey' that was already developed and productive.

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