Numbers 15:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Speak to the people of Israel and tell them, 'When you arrive in the land where you will live, which I am giving to you,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing Moses to tell the Israelites about what they should do once they reach the Promised Land He is giving them.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during Israel's wilderness wandering period, before they had entered the Promised Land of Canaan. God is giving Moses instructions that will apply once the Israelites settle in their new homeland, showing His confidence that they will indeed reach their destination despite their current nomadic state.

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