Deuteronomy 2:27

Verse

“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the highway, I will turn neither unto the right hand nor to the left.

Let me go through your land: I will keep to the highway, not turning to the right or to the left;

We will pass through thy land, we will go along by the highway: we will not turn aside neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Free Bible Version

‘Let us pass through your land. We'll stay on the main road and won't turn off either to the right or to the left.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let me passe through thy land: I will go by the hie way: I will neither turne vnto the right hand nor to the left.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the high way, I will neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Let me pass through your land. I will go along by the highway, I will turn neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Translation for Translators

‘Please allow us to travel through your land. We promise that we will stay on the road; we will not turn off to the right or to the left.

Unlocked Literal Bible

'Let me pass through your land; I will go along the highway; I will turn neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Noah Webster Bible

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the highway, I will neither turn to the right hand nor to the left.

World English Bible

“Let me pass through your land. I will go along by the highway. I will turn neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Young's Literal Translation

Let me pass over through thy land; in the several ways I go; I turn not aside — right or left —

Context

The Defeat of Sihon

²⁶So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying,²⁷“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left.²⁸You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot,

Summary

In this verse, God instructs Moses to not be afraid of the king of the Amorites or his people, emphasizing that He has already given them into Israel's hand. It showcases God's sovereignty and assurance of victory in battles fought with faith and obedience. This passage serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and delivering His people from their enemies. It encourages trust in God's protection and provision, even in the face of intimidating opposition. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of relying on God's strength and guidance in times of conflict and uncertainty.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Let me pass through thy land,.... See Gill on Num 21:22, I will go along by the highway; the king's highway, as in the place referred to, the public road: I will neither turn to the right hand nor to the left; to go into his fields and vineyards, and gather the fruit, or tread down the corn and vines, or do any manner of mischief to them; see the above place.