Deuteronomy 20:3

Translations

Modern

…saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.

Traditional

And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;

Literal

…and he shall say to them, “Hear, O Israel, you are drawing near today to battle against your enemies. Do not let your hearts be faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble, and do not be terrified at their presence.

Latin

Audi, Israël: vos hodie contra inimicos vestros pugnam committitis: non pertimescat cor vestrum, nolite metuere, nolite cedere, nec formidetis eos:

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Hebrew

English

…saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Fearing People Holy War

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Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
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Joshua 23:10
One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised.
Psalm 27:1–3
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Isaiah 8:12–13
“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
Ephesians 6:11–18
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Hebrews 12:12–13
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:31
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Holy War Holy War Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Exhorted Before Battle Priest: Duties of To Encourage the Army on the Eve of Battle Priests: Services of Encouraging the People when They Went to War Protection is Granted to Saints in Defending Them Against Their Enemies

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