KJV ORIGINAL
And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my LORD be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now, I beg you, let the power of my Lord be great, just as you have promised when you said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is pleading with God to show His great power in the way He promised He would.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse takes place during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the spies returned from scouting Canaan and gave a fearful report, leading the people to rebel against God and Moses. As a result, God expressed His intent to destroy the nation and start anew with Moses, but Moses stepped in to intercede on their behalf. This plea highlights Moses' role as a mediator, drawing on God's earlier promises to demonstrate divine mercy and power.
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