KJV ORIGINAL
Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then I told you, 'Don't be terrified or afraid of them.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is reminding the Israelites that he encouraged them not to fear their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Deuteronomy contains Moses' speeches to the Israelites as they stood on the brink of entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. In this verse, Moses is responding to the people's fear and discouragement following the spies' report about the powerful inhabitants of Canaan, encouraging them not to dread or fear because God had promised to fight for them. This event underscores the ongoing theme of God's faithfulness amid the Israelites' repeated doubts during their wilderness journey.
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