And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his stretched out arm,
And understand this today: I'm not speaking to your children who haven't experienced or witnessed the discipline of the LORD your God, His greatness, His mighty power, and His outstretched arm,
Moses is reminding the adults that they, not their children, personally witnessed God's powerful acts and discipline, so they have special responsibility.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness. These adults had personally experienced God's powerful interventions, such as the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and His provision during their desert journey. Moses is stressing that his words are meant for this generation that witnessed these events firsthand, not for their children who did not see them.
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