KJV ORIGINAL
Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let your heart become stubborn and resistant, like what happened during the rebellion and testing in the desert wilderness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning us not to become hardened and rebellious toward God like the Israelites did when they were tested in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse references the Israelites' rebellion against God during their 40-year journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. Specifically, it refers to incidents like when they complained about water at Massah and Meribah, and when they doubted God's provision despite witnessing His miracles. These events became symbols of stubborn unbelief and testing God's patience.
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