Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.
Yes, for forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, so that they had everything they needed; their clothes didn't wear out, and their feet didn't swell up.
God miraculously provided for the Israelites during their entire 40-year journey through the wilderness, meeting every need including keeping their clothes from wearing out and protecting their feet.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a long prayer of confession and remembrance by the Israelites after returning from exile in Babylon. The prayer recounts God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history, including the 40 years they spent wandering in the wilderness after leaving Egypt but before entering the Promised Land. This wilderness period was both a judgment for their disobedience and a time when God demonstrated His miraculous care for His people.
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