KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said, 'I have forgiven them just as you asked.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that He has granted forgiveness to the Israelites because Moses interceded for them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their escape from slavery in Egypt, having received God's law at Mount Sinai. They sent spies to scout the Promised Land of Canaan, but the people's fear and unbelief led to widespread rebellion against God and Moses. Moses then interceded in prayer for the nation, and in this verse, God responds by granting pardon based on that plea.
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