KJV ORIGINAL
Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So understand this clearly: the LORD your God is not giving you this good land to live in because you are righteous people. You are actually a stubborn people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding the Israelites that they're receiving the Promised Land not because they deserve it, but because of His grace and promises.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. He's reminding them of their repeated disobedience and rebellion against God throughout their journey. This warning comes as part of Moses' final speeches, emphasizing that God's gifts come from His faithfulness to His covenant, not from human merit.
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