KJV ORIGINAL
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The eternal God is your safe place to run to, and underneath you are His everlasting arms holding you up. He will drive out your enemies ahead of you and will say, 'Destroy them.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to be your eternal shelter and support, personally fighting your battles and defeating your enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final blessing over the tribes of Israel before his death, specifically his blessing over the tribe of Asher. Moses was preparing the Israelites for entering the Promised Land, where they would face many enemies and challenges. This blessing assured them that God Himself would be their protection and would go before them in battle.
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