KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and vineyards: wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Besides, you haven't brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey, or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Are you going to blind these men? We will not come up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The rebels are accusing Moses of failing to deliver on God's promises and refusing to appear before him for judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Korah's rebellion against Moses' leadership in the wilderness. Dathan and Abiram are refusing Moses' summons to appear before him, instead hurling accusations that he has failed as a leader. They're sarcastically referring to Egypt as the 'land flowing with milk and honey' rather than the Promised Land, showing their complete rejection of Moses' authority.
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