Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:
Your children, your wives, and the foreigners living among you—from those who chop your wood to those who draw your water:
This verse shows that God's covenant included everyone in the community, from family members to foreigners, from the highest to the lowest social positions.
📚 Historical Context
Moses was addressing all of Israel before they entered the Promised Land, renewing God's covenant with them. This verse is part of a larger passage where Moses specifically lists all the different groups of people who were included in this sacred agreement with God. The mention of wood hewers and water drawers represents people doing manual labor—showing that God's covenant wasn't just for the wealthy or important, but for everyone.
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