Numbers 32:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if you don't do what you promised, then you have sinned against the LORD. And you can be sure that your sin will catch up with you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is warning that if they break their promise to God, their wrongdoing will eventually be exposed and have consequences.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the tribes of Reuben and Gad approached Moses, requesting to settle in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River instead of crossing into Canaan, as the area was suitable for their livestock. Moses agreed on the condition that they first help the other Israelite tribes conquer the Promised Land, warning them that failing to do so would be a sin against God. This verse serves as a stern reminder within the broader narrative of Israel's preparation to enter and possess the land God promised them.

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