“As this promise refers to a return from captivity in which they had been scattered among all nations, consequently it is not the Babylonish captivity which is intended; and the repossession of their land must be different from that which was consequent on their return from Chaldea.” (Adam Clarke 1811)
“This promise is fulfilled only in the modern restoration of Israel, not in the return from the Babylonian exile. In the days of the return from the Babylonian exile, the Jewish community was small, weak, and poor. But today, under the modern restoration of Israel, the state of Israel does indeed prosper and the promise to multiply you more than your fathers is fulfilled. Israel, as a nation, is larger, stronger, and richer than at any time in Biblical history.” (Guzik)
Notice Clarke’s commentary, he knew repossession of their land as promised in these verses MUST be different because as of 1811 the promise to “prosper and multiply more than your fathers.” Hadn’t been fulfilled yet!
Have you or your children sinned and strayed from the LORD?
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Don’t wait in these perilous times, return to the LORD! HE’s waiting for you!
Blessings
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