KJV ORIGINAL
And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he pays back those who hate him directly to their faces, to destroy them. He will not delay in dealing with anyone who hates him—he will pay them back face to face.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that he will directly and swiftly punish those who hate him—there will be no delays or hiding from his judgment.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, explaining God's character and how he deals with both those who love him and those who oppose him. This comes in a passage where Moses is describing God's faithfulness to keep his covenant promises. The Israelites needed to understand that God's justice is just as certain as his love and mercy.
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