“Your children didn’t see how the Lord cared for you in the wilderness until you arrived here.
Parallel translations
- WEB and what he did to you in the wilderness, until you came to this place;
- KJV And what he did unto you in the wilderness, until ye came into this place;
- BSB what He did for you in the wilderness until you reached this place;
- NKJV what He did for you in the wilderness until you came to this place;
- NASB and what He did to you in the wilderness, until you came to this place;
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Quick answer
God also acted on Israel's behalf throughout the wilderness journey to this place. His care continued from Egypt to the brink of Canaan.
Overview
Moses reminds them of God's ongoing works during the years in the wilderness. From deliverance at the sea to provision in the desert, God sustained them every step. This faithful shepherding through the wilderness points to Christ, who leads and keeps His people to their promised inheritance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ps 105:39–41He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night.
- Ps 77:20You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
- Ps 106:12–48Then they believed his words. They sang his praise.
- Ps 78:14–72In the daytime he also led them with a cloud, and all night with a light of fire.
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Moses promised a Prophet like himself to whom Israel must listen (18:15); Jesus is that Prophet, the one who keeps the covenant we broke and becomes the curse for us by hanging on a tree (Gal 3:13).
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