Deuteronomy 29:5

And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 1:3 Historical context

Deuteronomy 1:3 marks the start of Moses' final addresses in the fortieth year, providing the timeline for the wilderness journey recalled in 29:5.

Deuteronomy 8:2 also recalls the 40-year wilderness journey and God's testing, paralleling the account of God's leading in 29:5.

Deuteronomy 8:4 repeats the same detail about clothes not wearing out during the 40 years, directly echoing 29:5's statement.

Deuteronomy 2:7 reviews the same 40-year journey, emphasizing God's provision and that they lacked nothing.

Joshua 9:5 Contrast

Joshua 9:5 describes worn-out clothes and sandals, contrasting with Israel's miraculously preserved garments.

Joshua 9:13 Contrast

Joshua 9:13 shows worn-out wineskins and sandals from a long journey, opposite to Israel's durable provision.

Nehemiah 9:21 recounts the same miracle: God sustained Israel 40 years, clothes didn't wear out, feet didn't swell.