KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; he will be with you, he will not fail you or abandon you. Don't be afraid or discouraged.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God promises to go ahead of us, stay with us, and never abandon us, so we don't need to be afraid.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to Joshua as he was preparing to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death. This was a crucial moment of transition for the nation of Israel, as they were about to enter unfamiliar territory and face new challenges without their longtime leader Moses.
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