Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you.
You have been rebellious against the LORD from the day I first knew you.
Moses is telling the Israelites that they have consistently turned away from God and disobeyed Him throughout their entire relationship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land, as he recounts their history of disobedience. He is reminding them of their repeated rebellions against God, starting from the time they were freed from Egypt and continuing through events like the golden calf incident at Mount Sinai. This verse specifically emphasizes that the people's rebellious nature was evident from the very beginning of their covenant relationship with God.
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