1 When Jehovah thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and shall cast out many nations before thee, the Hittite, and the Girgashite, and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thee into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- whither thou goest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- it, and hath cast out H5394 (נָשַׁל) — to pluck off, i.e. divest, eject or drop
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, the Hittites H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and the Girgashites H1622 (גִּרְגָּשִׁי) — a Girgashite, one of the native tribes of Canaan
- and the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and the Perizzites H6522 (פְּרִזִּי) — a Perizzite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- and the Jebusites H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- greater H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- and mightier H6099 (עָצוּם) — powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous
2 and when Jehovah thy God shall deliver them up before thee, and thou shalt smite them; then thou shalt utterly destroy them: thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor show mercy unto them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee; thou shalt smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- utterly H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- destroy H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- them; thou shalt make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- no covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with them, nor shew mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
3 neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither shalt thou make marriages H2859 (חָתַן) — to give (a daughter) away in marriage; hence (generally) to contract affinity by marriage
- with them; thy daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- thou shalt not give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- nor his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- shalt thou take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- unto thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
4 For he will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of Jehovah be kindled against you, and he will destroy thee quickly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they will turn away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- from following H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me, that they may serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- so will the anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- be kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against you, and destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- thee suddenly H4118 (מַהֵר) — properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry
5 But thus shall ye deal with them: ye shall break down their altars, and dash in pieces their pillars, and hew down their Asherim, and burn their graven images with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thus shall ye deal H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- with them; ye shall destroy H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- their altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and break down H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- their images H4676 (מַצֵּבָה) — something stationed, i.e. a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
- and cut down H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- their groves H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
- and burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- their graven images H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
6 For thou art a holy people unto Jehovah thy God: Jehovah thy God hath chosen thee to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples that are upon the face of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- an holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- thee to be a special H5459 (סְגֻלָּה) — wealth (as closely shut up)
- unto himself, above all people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- upon the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the earth H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
7 Jehovah did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all peoples:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- did not set his love H2836 (חָשַׁק) — to cling, i.e. join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically; to deliver
- upon you, nor choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- you, because ye were more H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- in number than any people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the fewest H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- of all people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
8 but because Jehovah loveth you, and because he would keep the oath which he sware unto your fathers, hath Jehovah brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- loved H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- you, and because he would keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- which he had sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- brought you out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- with a mighty H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and redeemed H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- you out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of bondmen H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- from the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
9 Know therefore that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- therefore that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- the faithful H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- which keepeth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- and mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- with them that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- his commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- to a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
10 and repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And repayeth H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- them that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- him to their face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- them: he will not be slack H309 (אָחַר) — to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
- to him that hateth H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- him, he will repay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- him to his face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
11 Thou shalt therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which I command thee this day, to do them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt therefore keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- and the statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- and the judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- which I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
12 And it shall come to pass, because ye hearken to these ordinances, and keep and do them, that Jehovah thy God will keep with thee the covenant and the lovingkindness which he sware unto thy fathers:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore it shall come to pass, if H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
- ye hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to these judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- them, that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- unto thee the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- and the mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- which he sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
13 and he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee; he will also bless the fruit of thy body and the fruit of thy ground, thy grain and thy new wine and thine oil, the increase of thy cattle and the young of thy flock, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he will love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thee, and bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thee, and multiply H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- thee: he will also bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of thy womb H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- and the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of thy land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- thy grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and thy wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- and thine oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- the increase H7698 (שֶׁגֶר) — the fœtus (as finally expelled)
- of thy kine H504 (אֶלֶף) — a family; also (from the sense of yoking or taming) an ox or cow
- and the flocks H6251 (עַשְׁתְּרָה) — increase
- of thy sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- in the land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- which he sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
14 Thou shalt be blessed above all peoples: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt be blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- above all people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- there shall not be male H6135 (עָקָר) — sterile (as if extirpated in the generative organs)
- or female barren H6135 (עָקָר) — sterile (as if extirpated in the generative organs)
- among you, or among your cattle H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
15 And Jehovah will take away from thee all sickness; and none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, will he put upon thee, but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will take away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from thee all sickness H2483 (חֳלִי) — malady, anxiety, calamity
- and will put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- none of the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- diseases H4064 (מַדְוֶה) — sickness
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- which thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- upon thee; but will lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
16 And thou shalt consume all the peoples that Jehovah thy God shall deliver unto thee; thine eye shall not pity them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt consume H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee; thine eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- shall have no pity H2347 (חוּס) — properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate
- upon them: neither shalt thou serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- their gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- a snare H4170 (מוֹקֵשׁ) — a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
17 If thou shalt say in thy heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in thine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- These nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- more H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- than I; how H349 (אֵיךְ) — how? or how!; also where
- can H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- I dispossess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
18 thou shalt not be afraid of them: thou shalt well remember what Jehovah thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt not be afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- shalt well H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- what Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and unto all Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
19 the great trials which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, whereby Jehovah thy God brought thee out: so shall Jehovah thy God do unto all the peoples of whom thou art afraid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- temptations H4531 (מַסָּה) — a testing, of men (judicial) or of God (querulous)
- which thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and the signs H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- and the wonders H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
- and the mighty H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and the stretched out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- whereby Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- brought thee out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- so shall Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of whom thou art afraid H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of whom thou art afraid H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
20 Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the hornet H6880 (צִרְעָה) — a wasp (as stinging)
- among them, until they that are left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- and hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- themselves from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, be destroyed H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
21 Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a great God and a terrible.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt not be affrighted H6206 (עָרַץ) — to awe or (intransitive) to dread; hence, to harass
- at H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- them: for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- you, a mighty H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- and terrible H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
22 And Jehovah thy God will cast out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- will put out H5394 (נָשַׁל) — to pluck off, i.e. divest, eject or drop
- those H411 (אֵל) — these or those
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee by little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- and little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- thou mayest H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not consume H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- them at once H4118 (מַהֵר) — properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry
- lest the beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- increase H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
23 But Jehovah thy God will deliver them up before thee, and will discomfit them with a great discomfiture, until they be destroyed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them unto thee H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and shall destroy H1949 (הוּם) — to make an uproar, or agitate greatly
- them with a mighty H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- destruction H4103 (מְהוּמָה) — confusion or uproar
- until they be destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
24 And he will deliver their kings into thy hand, and thou shalt make their name to perish from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- their kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- into thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and thou shalt destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- their name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- from under heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- there shall no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- be able to stand H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, until thou have destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
25 The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not covet the silver or the gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein; for it is an abomination to Jehovah thy God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The graven images H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- of their gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall ye burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- thou shalt not desire H2530 (חָמַד) — to delight in
- the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- or gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- on them, nor take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- unto thee, lest thou be snared H3369 (יָקֹשׁ) — to ensnare (literally or figuratively)
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
26 And thou shalt not bring an abomination into thy house, and become a devoted thing like unto it: thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a devoted thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither shalt thou bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- into thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- lest thou be a cursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- thou shalt utterly H8262 (שָׁקַץ) — to be filthy, i.e. (intensively) to loathe, pollute
- detest H8262 (שָׁקַץ) — to be filthy, i.e. (intensively) to loathe, pollute
- it, and thou shalt utterly H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
- abhor H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
- a cursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination