KJV ORIGINAL
And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must worship and serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your food and water. I will remove sickness from among you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that if his people serve him faithfully, he will provide for their basic needs and protect them from disease.
📚 Historical Context
This promise was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. God was establishing the terms of his covenant relationship with them, explaining how their obedience would result in his protection and provision. In the ancient world, clean food and water were essential for survival, and disease could devastate entire communities.
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