If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?
If you say to yourself, 'These nations are stronger than we are; how can we possibly defeat them?'
This verse acknowledges the natural human tendency to feel overwhelmed when facing obstacles that seem too big to overcome.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws and encouragements to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the doubts that might arise in the hearts of the Israelites when they face the Canaanite nations, which were more numerous and powerful than they were. God is reassuring them through Moses that He will enable them to dispossess these nations as part of His covenant promises.
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