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
Moses is addressing the generation of Israelites who experienced the wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt. Their children had not witnessed the plagues, the Red Sea crossing, or God's discipline during the 40 years in the desert. Moses is emphasizing that this older generation has firsthand knowledge of God's power and judgment.
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