KJV ORIGINAL
That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that you might respect and honor the LORD your God, obeying all his rules and commands that I'm giving you—you, your children, and your grandchildren—for your entire life, so that you may live long.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God wants you and your family to respect Him and follow His commands throughout your lives, promising that this will lead to a long, blessed life.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. He's reminding them that obedience to God's laws isn't just for one generation, but should be passed down through families. This was part of preparing them to live as God's people in their new homeland.
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