Deuteronomy 31:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid or terrified of them, because the LORD your God goes with you. He will never fail you or abandon you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people to be brave because He promises to stay with them and never leave them no matter what they face.

📚 Historical Context

Moses spoke these words to the Israelites just before his death, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. The people were about to face powerful enemies and conquer fortified cities, which would have seemed impossible without God's help. This was both a farewell blessing from Moses and a divine promise that would sustain them through the battles ahead.

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