A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the children of Anak!
A people who are great and tall, the descendants of the Anakites, whom you know about and have heard people say, 'Who can stand against the children of Anak?'
Moses is reminding the Israelites that they're about to face the fearsome Anakites, a people so intimidating that everyone wondered who could possibly defeat them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing that their success will come from God's power rather than their own strength. He references the Anakims, a tall and formidable group of people descended from Anak, who were known from earlier accounts like the spies' report in Numbers 13 as giants that made the Israelites feel small and afraid. This warning highlights the real threats they faced in Canaan, underscoring the need for faith in God's deliverance.
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