Deuteronomy 29:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have led you for forty years in the wilderness, and your clothes have not worn out on you, and your shoes have not worn out on your feet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding the Israelites that He miraculously provided for them during their entire 40-year journey in the desert, even keeping their clothes and shoes from wearing out.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's faithful care during their wilderness wandering after leaving Egypt. This 40-year period was both a punishment for their disobedience and a time of God's provision and preparation for the new generation to inherit the land.

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