As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.
I am still as strong today as I was when Moses first sent me out. My strength then is the same as my strength now, I'm still ready for battle, to march out and march back in.
Caleb is declaring that at 85 years old, God has kept him just as strong and ready for action as he was 45 years earlier when he was a spy.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, Caleb, who was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land, is speaking to Joshua about claiming his inheritance after the Israelites' conquest of Canaan. Forty-five years earlier, Caleb had demonstrated unwavering faith in God's promises, unlike the other spies, and now at age 85, he boldly asserts his enduring physical strength. This moment highlights the fulfillment of God's oath to give the land to the faithful, as the tribes of Israel divide their portions.
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