KJV ORIGINAL
Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then I will also oppose you and punish you seven times more for your sins.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that He will actively oppose His people and increase their punishment if they continue to rebel against Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the covenant warnings God gave to Israel through Moses before they entered the Promised Land. It's part of a larger section outlining the blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience to God's laws. The number seven represents completeness or intensity in Hebrew culture, indicating thorough judgment rather than a literal count.
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