If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
If the LORD is pleased with us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey.
The writer is expressing confidence that if God favors them, He will fulfill His promise to give them the abundant land He promised.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, having just received reports from spies about the Promised Land, which God had sworn to give to Abraham's descendants. Joshua and Caleb, unlike the other spies, boldly encouraged the people by emphasizing God's power and promise, assuring them that if the Lord delighted in them, He would deliver this abundant land flowing with milk and honey. This event highlights the contrast between human fear and faithful trust in God's covenant.
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