Deuteronomy 20:4
Deuteronomy 20:4 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
for Jehovah your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
For the Lord your God goes with you, fighting for you to give you salvation from those who are against you.
For the Lord your God is going with you to fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you the victory.”
For ye Lord your God goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, and to saue you
for Jehovah your God [is] He who is going with you, to fight for you with your enemies — to save you.
for the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Because the Lord your God is in the midst of you, and will fight for you against your enemies, to deliver you from danger.
because Yahweh our God will go with you. He will fight your enemies for you, and he will enable you to defeat them.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 20:4
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Deuteronomy 20:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֚י
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
הַ/הֹלֵ֖ךְ
עִמָּ/כֶ֑ם
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
לָ/כֶ֛ם
עִם
אֹיְבֵי/כֶ֖ם
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
הַ/הֹלֵ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
Art | V-Qal
עִמָּ/כֶ֑ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
to fight
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
לָ/כֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אֹיְבֵי/כֶ֖ם
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 20:4
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הַ/הֹלֵ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
Art | V-Qal
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
עִמָּ/כֶ֑ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
לָ/כֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֹיְבֵי/כֶ֖ם
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 20:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 20:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 20:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 20:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:4
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 20:4
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 20:4
Context — Laws of Warfare
2When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,
3saying 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.
4For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
5Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it. 6Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:14 | The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 3:22 | Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.” |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 1:30 | The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt |
| 4 | Joshua 23:10 | One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 11:25 | No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you. |
| 6 | Romans 8:37 | No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. |
| 7 | Psalms 144:1–2 | Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 13:12 | Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:30 | How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 32:7–8 | “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. |
Deuteronomy 20:4 Summary
Deuteronomy 20:4 tells us that God goes with us to fight for us against our enemies and gives us the victory. This means that God is always with us, even in the toughest battles, and He will help us win if we trust in Him. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament, we can trust in God's power and presence to give us victory, as seen in Exodus 14:14 and Joshua 10:42. By trusting in God and obeying His commands, we can experience His presence and power in our lives, and have confidence in His ability to give us victory in all areas of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God goes with us to fight for us?
This means that God is actively present and engaged in our battles, fighting on our behalf, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:4, and giving us the victory, just as He did for the Israelites in the Old Testament, such as in Exodus 14:14 and Joshua 10:42.
Does this promise apply to all battles, including spiritual ones?
Yes, this promise can be applied to all areas of life where we face opposition, including spiritual battles, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:12, where we are encouraged to put on the full armor of God to stand against the enemy.
How can we be sure of God's presence and victory in our lives?
We can be sure of God's presence and victory when we trust in Him and obey His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:4 and Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
What role does faith play in experiencing God's victory?
Faith plays a crucial role in experiencing God's victory, as seen in Hebrews 11:6, where it is written that without faith it is impossible to please God, and in Deuteronomy 20:4, where faith in God's presence and power is necessary to trust in His victory.
Reflection Questions
- How does the knowledge of God's presence with me in battle affect my daily life and the challenges I face?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and presence to give me victory?
- How can I apply the promise of Deuteronomy 20:4 to my spiritual battles and trust in God's power to overcome them?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of trust and faith in God's presence and power in my life, as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you,.... To battle, and therefore they had no reason to fear and be dismayed, to be fainthearted, terrified, and tremble: fear not, I am with thee,....
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. Your God is he that goeth with you. According to Jewish writers, the ark was always taken into the field of combat.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:4
Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.Ver. 5. And hath not dedicated it.] By prayers, hymns, and other holy solemnities then usual; that "the house of David might be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before them."
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:4
(4) For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you.—“They come in the might of flesh and blood; but ye come in the might of the Eternal” (Rashi). So David to Goliath: “Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied” (1 Samuel 17:45). And so the Psalmist: “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” (Psalms 20:7).
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 20:4
4. to save you] Better, to give you the victory.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 20:4
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An Old Testament Revival - Part 2 by David Ravenhill | This sermon focuses on the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles, highlighting the challenges he faced and how he overcame them through faith, prayer, and taking action. Hezekiah's lif |
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Joshua Leading the People in God's Victory by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of fully yielding to the Lord as the divine Commander in our battles, just as Joshua did before the first battle at Jericho. Joshua's encoun |
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By His Side by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of standing firm in faith and courage during spiritual battles, emphasizing that God is always by our side to give us strength an |
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The Battle Is Not Yours by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that the battle belongs to God, urging believers to relinquish their fears and responsibilities to Him. He reassures that as God's representatives, we can t |
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Jesus Today by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the sacrifice of Jesus. He highlights the role of Jesus as our High Priest who sympathizes with our weakn |
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Awake and Shake by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God loves even his most disobedient children and is focused on delivering them rather than condemning them. The preacher uses the examp |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |