But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.
But I have told you that you will inherit their land, and I will give it to you to own, a land flowing with milk and honey. I am the LORD your God, who has set you apart from other nations.
God is reminding His people that He has chosen them as special and will give them the promised land that is rich and abundant.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, God is speaking to the Israelites through Moses during their wilderness wanderings after escaping Egypt, as they prepare to conquer and settle the Promised Land of Canaan. This verse reaffirms God's covenant promise to give them this fertile territory, often described as "flowing with milk and honey," which symbolizes abundance and blessing. It also underscores God's intention to set the Israelites apart as a holy people, distinct from the pagan nations around them.
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