Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not unto the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor to their sin:
Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; don't focus on how stubborn this people are, or on their wickedness, or on their sin.
Moses is asking God to remember His promises to the patriarchs and to overlook Israel's rebellious behavior.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a series of speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's past faithfulness and their own history of rebellion. In this specific verse, Moses is interceding with God on behalf of the people after their sin with the golden calf, urging Him to remember the covenant promises made to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob instead of focusing on the Israelites' stubbornness and wickedness. This plea underscores the theme of God's mercy prevailing over human failure in the broader narrative of Israel's redemption.
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