KJV ORIGINAL
But as for you, your carcases, they shall fall in this wilderness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But as for you, your dead bodies will lie in this wilderness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that the rebellious generation will die in the wilderness and never enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's judgment on the Israelites after they refused to enter the Promised Land following the negative report of ten spies. The people had rebelled against God's command to take possession of Canaan, choosing instead to believe the fearful report rather than trusting in God's power. As punishment, God declared that the entire adult generation (except Joshua and Caleb) would wander in the wilderness for 40 years until they died.
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