Deuteronomy 3:22
Deuteronomy 3:22 in Multiple Translations
Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.”
Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.
Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.
Have no fear of them, for the Lord your God will be fighting for you.
Don't be afraid of them, for the Lord your God himself will be fighting on your side.”
Ye shall not feare them: for the Lord your God, he shall fight for you.
fear them not, for Jehovah your God, He is fighting for you.
You shall not fear them; for the LORD your God himself fights for you.”
Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.
Fear them not: for the Lord your God will fight for you.
Do not be afraid of those people, because Yahweh our God is the one who will fight for you all.’”
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 3:22
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Deuteronomy 3:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹ֖א
תְִּירָא֑וּ/ם
כִּ֚י
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ה֖וּא
הַ/נִּלְחָ֥ם
לָ/כֶֽם
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תְִּירָא֑וּ/ם
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
הַ/נִּלְחָ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
to fight
Art | V-Niphal
לָ/כֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 3:22
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תְִּירָא֑וּ/ם
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
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.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
הַ/נִּלְחָ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
Art | V-Niphal
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/כֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 3:22
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Context — Land Division East of the Jordan
20until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”
21And at that time I commanded Joshua: “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter.
22Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.”
23At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: 24“O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?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 20:4 | For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” |
| 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 | 2 Chronicles 20:17 | You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 20:29 | And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. |
| 6 | Joshua 10:42 | And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign. |
| 7 | Isaiah 43:1–2 | Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. |
| 8 | Psalms 44:3 | For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. |
| 9 | Numbers 21:34 | But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” |
| 10 | 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.” |
Deuteronomy 3:22 Summary
[This verse is a promise from God that He will fight for us and protect us from harm. It doesn't mean we won't face any challenges, but that God will be with us and help us through them, as seen in Psalm 23:4. We can trust in God's power and love for us, just like the Israelites did when they were about to enter the Promised Land. By remembering that God is our defender, we can face our fears and challenges with courage and confidence, knowing that He is always with us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God will fight for us?
This means that God Himself will take action on our behalf, just as He did for the Israelites in the Old Testament, as seen in Exodus 14:14 and Deuteronomy 3:22, where He promises to fight for those who trust in Him.
Are we supposed to never be afraid of anything?
While God commands us not to fear, it's natural to feel fear at times, but as believers, we can trust in God's presence and power, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:6, which says 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.'
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's sovereignty and power in all situations, big or small, and remembering that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5.
Does this verse mean we won't face any challenges or enemies?
No, this verse doesn't promise that we won't face challenges, but rather that God will be with us and fight for us when we do, as seen in Jeremiah 20:11, which says 'But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in your life where you are currently feeling afraid or overwhelmed, and how can you apply the promise of Deuteronomy 3:22 to those situations?
- How does remembering that God is your defender and protector change your perspective on the challenges you face?
- In what ways have you seen God fight for you in the past, and how can you trust Him to do so again in the future?
- What does it mean for you to 'not be afraid' of your enemies or challenges, and how can you practically live out that command in your daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 3:22
Ye shall not fear them,.... On account of the numbers, strength, courage, and gigantic stature of the inhabitants, at least some of them; nor on account of their walled towns, and fortified cities:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:22
And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:22
(21, 22) I commanded Joshua at that time. . . . Thine eyes have seen.—“Thine eyes are the witnesses of all,” &c. The conquest of Sihon and Og, as well as that of Amalek, was to be impressed upon Joshua (comp. Exodus 17:14) as a precedent for his encouragement, and also for his instruction. It is remarkable that no details are given us of the battles against Sihon and Og, or of the capture of the cities, except in Joshua 12:6, “Them did Moses the servant of the Lord smite.” We see the reflection of Moses’ campaign, which is unwritten, in the recorded campaigns of Joshua. The peculiar form of the sentence, “Thine eyes are they that see,” may also serve to remind us of the fact, that though the Law was given by Moses, no eye saw its full breadth and grasp until it came into the hand of Jesus, the antitype of Joshua.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 3:22
22. Ye shall not fear them] We may either take this Pl. as intended to comprise all the people with Joshua; or read, with Sam., some codd. of the LXX, and the Syriac, thou shall not fear them. Which was the original it is impossible to say. All the versions have the Pl. in the last clause (LXX, B our God), but to take it as therefore a late addition borrowed from Deuteronomy 1:30 (Steuern.) is somewhat pedantic; the change from Sg. to Pl. is here very natural.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 3:22
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God's Hornets by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God sends His own forces, likened to 'hornets', to prepare the way for His people, ensuring their victory over adversaries without direct confrontatio |
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Standing Strong in Deceptive Times by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the urgency for believers to stand strong against the deceptions infiltrating the church as Christ's return approaches. He warns that the devil is unleas |
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Fighting Our Battles by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the assurance of victory in God's battles, emphasizing the presence of the Lord as our fighter and captain. She highlights the importance of tru |
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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 |
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Faith to Fulfill All of God's Will by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing more and giving more in order to have God's presence in our lives. He uses the example of Zacchaeus, who went above a |