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Deuteronomy 31:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD will hand them over to you, so that you can deal with them according to all the commands I have given you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to deliver Israel's enemies into their hands so they can follow His instructions about how to handle them.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness. He reassures them that God will hand over their enemies, the nations inhabiting Canaan, so they can fully obey the specific commands God had given about conquering and dealing with those peoples. This promise underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel, emphasizing that victory comes through adherence to His laws.

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