And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.
And he pays back those who hate him directly to their faces, to destroy them. He will not delay in dealing with anyone who hates him, he will pay them back face to face.
God is saying that he will directly and swiftly punish those who hate him, there will be no delays or hiding from his judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. He is emphasizing God's covenant faithfulness, warning them to avoid alliances with the Canaanite nations who worship idols and thus oppose the Lord. This verse highlights God's promise of justice, assuring the people that He will directly and promptly deal with those who hate Him as part of His role as the righteous judge of nations.
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