A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass.
A land where you will eat bread without running short, where you won't lack anything you need; a land whose stones contain iron, and from whose hills you can mine copper.
God is promising the Israelites a land that will provide abundantly for all their needs, with rich natural resources including metals for tools and weapons.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness, reminding them of God's faithfulness during their trials. He describes the land as a place of great abundance, with plentiful food and natural resources like iron and copper, to contrast their past hardships and encourage trust in God's provision. This promise was given to motivate the people to obey God and remember His role in their deliverance.
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