KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD changed his mind about the punishment he had planned to bring on his people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God changed his mind about punishing the Israelites after Moses interceded for them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after the golden calf incident, where the Israelites built and worshiped an idol while Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments. God was ready to destroy the people for their unfaithfulness, but Moses pleaded with God on their behalf. This shows the powerful role of intercession and God's willingness to respond to heartfelt prayer.
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