Numbers 14:19-21
"19 Pardon, I beseech Thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of Thy mercy, and as Thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.
20 And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD."
Moses begs for the Israelites after their rebellion against God by refusing to enter the Promised Land, despite Joshua and Caleb’s report of a land “flowing with milk and honey.” Appealing to God’s merciful character from Exodus 34, Moses seeks forgiveness for their sin. God grants pardon but declares that the rebellious generation, those twenty and older, will not enter the Promised Land. Yet, He affirms His divine purpose: “As surely as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD” (v. 21). This oath underscores God’s unwavering plan to reveal His glory worldwide, contrasting human failure with His faithfulness. From this rebellious people, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, will come. Hallelujah!
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