KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will be blessed more than any other nation: none of your men or women will be unable to have children, and your livestock will also be fertile and reproduce.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that His people will be uniquely blessed with fertility and abundance, both in their families and their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. In ancient agricultural societies, fertility of both people and animals was essential for survival and prosperity. God was assuring them that obedience to His covenant would result in tangible blessings that would distinguish them from surrounding nations.
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