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
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, describing the abundance they will find there after 40 years of wandering in the desert where resources were scarce. This promise of a land rich in minerals like iron and copper was especially significant since these metals were essential for making tools, weapons, and other necessities for establishing a civilization.
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