Deuteronomy 31:8
Deuteronomy 31:8 in Multiple Translations
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
And Jehovah, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
It is the Lord who goes before you; he will be with you, he will not take away his help from you or give you up: so have no fear.
The Lord himself goes ahead of you. He will be with you. He won't ever leave you or abandon you. Don't be afraid and don't be discouraged.”
And the Lord him selfe doeth go before thee: he will be with thee: he will not faile thee, neither forsake thee: feare not therefore, nor be discomforted.
and Jehovah [is] He who is going before thee, He himself is with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee; fear not, nor be affrighted.'
The LORD himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
And the Lord who is your leader, he himself will be with thee: he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
It is Yahweh who will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will always help [LIT] you. He will never abandon you. So do not be afraid or dismayed.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 31:8
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 31:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 31:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 31:8
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 31:8
Context — Joshua to Succeed Moses
8The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
9So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. 10Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 33:14 | And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 31:6 | Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” |
| 3 | Joshua 1:9 | Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” |
| 4 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 5 | Joshua 1:5 | No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Exodus 13:21–22 | And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 28:20 | David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 9:3 | But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 31:3 | The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. |
Deuteronomy 31:8 Summary
[Deuteronomy 31:8 is a wonderful promise from God that He will always be with us and never leave us. This means that we don't have to be afraid or discouraged, because God is our leader and guide, and He will take care of us. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's presence and promises, and remember that He is always with us, as Jesus promised in Matthew 28:20. By trusting in God's presence, we can face any challenge with courage and confidence, knowing that He will never leave us nor forsake us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord goes before us?
This means that God is our leader and guide, preparing the way for us and protecting us from harm, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Exodus 13:21-22.
Will God ever leave or forsake us?
According to Deuteronomy 31:8, God promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us, which is also reaffirmed in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Why are we told not to be afraid or discouraged?
We are told not to be afraid or discouraged because God is with us, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:8, and this promise is meant to give us courage and confidence, as seen in Joshua 1:9.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply Deuteronomy 31:8 to our daily lives by trusting in God's presence and promises, just like the Israelites did, and by remembering that He is always with us, as Jesus promised in Matthew 28:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel afraid or discouraged, and how can I apply the promise of God's presence to those situations?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's leadership and guidance in my life?
- What are some ways that I can remind myself of God's promise to never leave or forsake me, especially in difficult times?
- How can I share the comfort and encouragement of Deuteronomy 31:8 with others who may be struggling with fear or discouragement?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 31:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 31:8
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 31:8
Sermons on Deuteronomy 31:8
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Four Wonderful Discoveries by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the providence of God and how He prepares and guides His people. He emphasizes that if God has led someone to a particular church or ministry, |
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The Importance of Right Spirit by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different types of people who may feel discouraged in life. He mentions those who are captive to their work, family responsibilities, or |
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True Courage by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding God and experiencing His power and blessings. He highlights the need for guidance and leadership in our lives, esp |
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(Through the Bible) 1 Kings 5-8 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the dedication of the temple by Solomon. The ark of the covenant is brought into the temple, and the glory of the Lord fills the temple, just |
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Step Out Boldly by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the concept of faith as a bridge that is built by God under the feet of those who trust in Him. He emphasizes the importance of moving forward in f |
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Put Forth by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the comforting truth that God goes before us in all circumstances, just like the Oriental shepherd who was always ahead of his sheep, ensuring thei |
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Israel's Need - and God's Mercy by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the journey of life from this fleeting world to the eternal world, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the promised land and |






