By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you have grown in number and can take possession of the land.
God is telling the Israelites that He will gradually remove their enemies from the Promised Land as they grow stronger, rather than doing it all at once.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is giving instructions to the Israelites through Moses as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. He promises to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants gradually, rather than all at once, to allow the Israelites time to increase in numbers and fully occupy the land without it becoming overrun by wild animals or other dangers. This gradual approach reflects God's wisdom in ensuring the Israelites could sustainably settle and thrive in the territory.
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