And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
And I have given you a land that you didn't have to work for, and cities that you didn't build, and you live in them. You eat from vineyards and olive groves that you didn't plant.
God is reminding the Israelites that He gave them everything they have as a gift - they didn't earn or work for any of it.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Joshua's farewell speech to the Israelites after they had conquered and settled in the Promised Land. God is speaking through Joshua, reminding the people of His faithfulness and generosity in giving them the land of Canaan. The Israelites had indeed inherited cities, farms, and agricultural systems that the previous inhabitants had built and cultivated.
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