But the LORD thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.
But the LORD your God will hand them over to you, and will completely destroy them with great power until they are totally defeated.
God is promising to give His people complete victory over their enemies through His own mighty power.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. God is instructing them to completely drive out the Canaanite nations, whose idolatrous practices could lead Israel astray, as part of fulfilling His covenant promises. This verse specifically assures the Israelites that God will personally deliver these enemies into their hands and ensure their destruction to protect His chosen people.
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