Deuteronomy 7:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the LORD thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the LORD your God will hand them over to you, and will completely destroy them with great power until they are totally defeated.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to give His people complete victory over their enemies through His own mighty power.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. God was preparing them for the conquest of Canaan by assuring them that He would defeat the nations currently living there. This promise came as the Israelites were about to face seemingly impossible odds against established, fortified cities and peoples.

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