Numbers 14:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my LORD be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And now, I beg you, let the power of my Lord be great, just as you have promised when you said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is pleading with God to show His great power in the way He promised He would.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is interceding for the Israelites after they rebelled and refused to enter the Promised Land despite God's command. The people had just declared they wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb and return to Egypt. God was ready to destroy the nation for their disobedience, but Moses stepped in to plead for mercy.

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