Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.
Your clothes did not wear out on you, and your feet did not swell, during these forty years.
God is reminding the Israelites that He miraculously preserved even their clothing and physical health during their entire forty-year journey in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. He is reminding them of God's faithful provision during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, a time of testing and dependence on divine care. This verse specifically highlights the miraculous way their clothing didn't wear out and their feet didn't swell, underscoring God's constant sustenance amid harsh conditions.
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