And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.
Tell the people, 'Prepare yourselves for tomorrow, and you will eat meat. You have cried and complained to the LORD, saying, "Who will give us meat to eat? We were better off in Egypt!" So the LORD will give you meat, and you will eat it.'
God is responding to the Israelites' complaints about wanting meat by promising to give them exactly what they asked for.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, where they had been slaves, and they grew discontent with the manna God provided as their daily food, complaining that they missed the variety of meats and provisions from their time in bondage. God, responding to their persistent grumbling through Moses, instructed the people to prepare themselves for the next day when He would miraculously provide meat, though this was not a reward but a demonstration of His sovereignty amid their lack of faith. This event occurred during the early stages of their 40-year journey, highlighting the challenges of sustaining a large group in a harsh desert environment.
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