Deuteronomy 7:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But do not be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and all Egypt:

American Standard Version (1901)

thou shalt not be afraid of them: thou shalt well remember what Jehovah thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;

Bible in Basic English

Have no fear of them, but keep well in mind what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Fear not, but remember what the Lord thy God did to Pharao and to all the Egyptians,

Free Bible Version

But don't be afraid of them. Make sure you remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and the whole of Egypt:

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not feare them, but remember what the Lord thy God did vnto Pharaoh, and vnto all Egypt:

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;

One Unity Resource Bible

you shall not be afraid of them. You shall remember well what Adonai your God did to Pharaoh, and to all Egypt [Abode of slavery];

Translation for Translators

Do not be afraid of them. Instead, think about what Yahweh our God did to the king of Egypt and to all the people whom he ruled.

Unlocked Literal Bible

do not be afraid of them; you will call to mind what Yahweh your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt;

Noah Webster Bible

Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did to Pharaoh, and to all Egypt;

World English Bible

you shall not be afraid of them. You shall remember well what Yahweh your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt:

Young's Literal Translation

thou art not afraid of them; thou dost surely remember that which Jehovah thy God hath done to Pharaoh, and to all Egypt,

Context

The Promises of God

¹⁷You may say in your heart, “These nations are greater than we are; how can we drive them out?”¹⁸But do not be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and all Egypt:¹⁹the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

Summary

In this verse, Moses reassures the Israelites that they should not be afraid of their enemies, for the Lord their God is with them. He reminds them of the miraculous works and mighty deeds that God performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, emphasizing His faithfulness and power. This serves as a reminder for the Israelites to trust in God's protection and deliverance, even in the face of daunting challenges. The verse encourages them to have faith and confidence in the Lord's ability to overcome any obstacle or adversary they may encounter. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of relying on God's strength and promises rather than giving in to fear or doubt.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thou shalt not be afraid of them,.... Neither on account of their number, nor their strength: but shall well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt; a people more numerous and potent than the Canaanites, among whom the Lord wrought such wonderful things by his power, which obliged them to let Israel go; and his power was now the same, he could do as great things to the Canaanites as he had to the Egyptians; and as he had delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians, he could as easily deliver the Canaanites into their hands, and put them into the possession of their country.