So that the generation to come of your children that shall rise up after you, and the stranger that shall come from a far land, shall say, when they see the plagues of that land, and the sicknesses which the LORD hath laid upon it;
So that future generations of your children who come after you, and foreigners who come from distant lands, will say when they see the disasters that have struck that land and the diseases which the LORD has brought upon it;
This verse describes how future generations and foreign visitors will witness and react to God's judgment on a land that has turned away from Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' farewell address in Deuteronomy, where he reminds the Israelites of their covenant with God and warns them of the severe consequences of breaking it, such as plagues and sicknesses on the land. It was spoken as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing that God's judgments would serve as a visible testimony to future generations. The context highlights the importance of obedience in a culture where covenant faithfulness was central to national identity and survival.
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