KJV ORIGINAL
And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary unto me;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And if you will not be corrected by me through these things, but will continue to go against me;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that if people refuse to learn from His discipline and keep rebelling against Him, there will be further consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's covenant with Israel through Moses, outlining the blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience. God had just described various punishments that would come if Israel turned away from Him, and this verse introduces an escalation - what would happen if they still refused to repent after experiencing His discipline.
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