KJV ORIGINAL
Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be careful that when you have eaten until you're satisfied, and have built beautiful houses to live in,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning against becoming comfortable and forgetting God when life gets good and prosperous.
📚 Historical Context
Moses was speaking to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, warning them about the spiritual dangers of prosperity. After 40 years of depending on God for daily bread in the wilderness, they would soon have abundant food, permanent homes, and material wealth. Moses knew that comfort and prosperity often lead people to forget their dependence on God.
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