When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
When you go out to fight against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and armies larger than yours, don't be afraid of them. The LORD your God is with you, the same God who brought you out of Egypt.
God is telling His people not to fear overwhelming enemies because He is with them and has already proven His power by rescuing them from Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of instructions for warfare, reminding them that they would face enemies with advanced military technology like horses and chariots, which the Israelites lacked. It emphasizes reliance on God's past deliverance from Egypt to foster courage in battle.
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