KJV ORIGINAL
And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you continue to oppose me and refuse to listen to me, I will bring seven times more disasters upon you because of your sins.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that persistent rebellion and refusal to listen to Him will result in increasingly severe consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the covenant blessings and curses given to Israel at Mount Sinai. God was establishing the terms of His relationship with the newly formed nation, explaining both the rewards for obedience and the consequences for disobedience. The 'seven times' pattern reflects the biblical use of seven as a number representing completeness or intensity.
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