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2 Kings 17:39

FearPraise and worshipProtection and safety

37 And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.

38 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”

40 But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.

41 So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

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Compare

BSB
but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”
KJV
But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
WEB
But you shall fear the LORD your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”
ASV
but Jehovah your God shall ye fear; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
DARBY
but ye shall fear Jehovah your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
BLB
For but YHWH your⁺ God you⁺ shall fear, and He will snatch you⁺ up from the hand of all your⁺ enemies.”
ÅB
men Herren deres Gud skal dere frykte, og han skal fri dere av alle deres fienders hånd.
OTB
Men Herren deres Gud skal dere frykte; og han vil frelse dere fra alle deres fienders hånd."
B1930
men Herren eders Gud skal I frykte, og han skal fri eder av alle eders fienders hånd.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 1:74–75

    deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,

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  • 1 Samuel 12:24

    Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

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  • Nehemiah 9:27

    So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.

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  • Luke 1:50

    His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

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  • Jeremiah 10:7

    Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.

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  • Matthew 10:28

    Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

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  • 2 Kings 17:36

    Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.

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  • Luke 1:71

    salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,

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