KJV ORIGINAL
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This was done so that all the people on earth would know that the LORD's power is mighty, and so that you would always have reverence and respect for the LORD your God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God wanted His mighty power to be known by everyone on earth, and He wanted His people to always respect and honor Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes God's instructions to set up twelve memorial stones after Israel crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. The stones served as a permanent reminder of God's miraculous power in stopping the river's flow. This was part of God's pattern of creating lasting memorials so future generations would remember His mighty works and tell others about them.
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