Deuteronomy 2:31

Verse

Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said to me, See, from now on I have given Sihon and his land into your hands: go forward now to take his land and make it yours.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord said to me: Behold I have begun to deliver unto thee Sehon and his land, begin to possess it.

Free Bible Version

Then the Lord told me, “Look, I have started handing Sihon and his land over to you. Now you can begin to conquer and take over his land.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord sayd vnto me, Beholde, I haue begun to giue Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possesse and inherite his land.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai said to me, “Behold, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before you. Begin to possess, that you may inherit his land.”

Translation for Translators

Yahweh said to me, ‘Listen! I am about to allow you to defeat Sihon’s army and to take the people’s land from them. So start to occupy it!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh said to me, 'Look, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before you; begin to possess it, in order that you may inherit his land.'

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD said to me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.

World English Bible

Yahweh said to me, “Behold, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before you. Begin to possess, that you may inherit his land.”

Young's Literal Translation

'And Jehovah saith unto me, See, I have begun to give before thee Sihon and his land; begin to possess — to possess his land.

Context

The Defeat of Sihon

³⁰But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as is the case this day.³¹Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.”

Sermons

Waiting and Over-Waiting

Charles E. Cowman

Summary

In this verse, Moses recounts how God instructed the Israelites not to fear the king of Heshbon and his people, for the Lord had given them into their hands. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power in delivering His people from their enemies. The verse highlights the importance of trusting in God's promises and following His guidance, even in the face of intimidating opposition. Ultimately, it showcases God's sovereignty and protection over His chosen ones, encouraging reliance on Him in times of difficulty and conflict.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord said unto me,.... After or about the time when the messengers were sent to Sihon, perhaps when they had returned and had brought his answer: behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee; by hardening his heart, which was a sure token of his ruin, and a leading step to the delivery of him into the hands of Israel: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land; move towards it and enter into it, not fearing any opposition made by him.