Deuteronomy 31:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I know how rebellious you are and how stubborn you can be. Look, even while I'm still alive and here with you today, you have rebelled against the LORD. How much more will you rebel after I die?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is warning the Israelites that he knows they have a pattern of being stubborn and rebellious against God, and he's concerned they'll get worse after he's gone.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before his death, after leading them for 40 years through the wilderness. Throughout their journey, the people had repeatedly complained, disobeyed God's commands, and even worshiped other gods. Moses had witnessed their consistent pattern of rebellion firsthand and knew their tendency to stray from God's ways.

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